Falsely representing trade mark as registered

(1) It is an offence for a person, (a) falsely to represent that a mark is a registered trade mark ;or (b) to make a false representation as to the goods or services for which a trade mark is (2) For the purposes of this section, the use in Belize in relation to a trade mark, (a) of the word “registered”; or (b) of any other word or symbol importing a reference (express or implied) to registration, shall be deemed to be a representation as to registration under this Act unless it is shown that the reference is to registration elsewhere than in Belize and that the trade mark is in fact so registered for the goods or services in question. (3) A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding eight thousand dollars or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding four years, or to both such fine and period of imprisonment.