Penalty for unauthorised intermeddling with effects, etc., of deceased

Every person who takes possession of and in any way administers any part of the personal estate and effects of a deceased person without obtaining probate of the will of that deceased person, or letters of administration of his estate and effects commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars, in addition to such sums as are equal to the amount of fees and duties chargeable on the estate so taken possession of and administered by him.