False information and falsification of measuring devices

(1) Whoever, (a) in giving any information which he is required to give under this Act or Regulations made thereunder, knowingly or recklessly makes a statement which is false in a material particular; or (b) for the purpose of obtaining a licence under this Act, knowingly makes a statement which is false in a material particular, Commits an offence. (2) Where the conditions attached to a licence under this Act require the use of a meter or other measuring device, and National Integrated 71 such meter or device is installed and used, any person who wilfully alters or interferes with that meter or device so as to prevent it from measuring correctly commits an offence. (3) Any person who contravenes this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or to both such fine and term of imprisonment.