Penalties

(1) The Minister may fix such penalties for the breach or non-observance of any regulations made under this Act, and for the aiding of any breach or non-observance of any regulation made under this Act, as he may think proper not exceeding a fine of twenty-five thousand dollars or imprisonment not exceeding twelve months, or both such fine and term of imprisonment. (2) Where no penalty is imposed by the regulations, the breach or non-observance or the aiding of the breach or non- observance of any regulation shall be punishable to the extent specified in sub-section (1). 17 (3) The court may in addition, order the forfeiture of any licence granted under this Act or under any regulations made thereunder and of any forest produce in respect of which a forest offence has been committed and of any vehicle, vessel or equipment used in the commission of an offence.