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Article 157
 

(1) Where a person is guilty of an offence under this Act, other than an offence mentioned in subsection (2), such person shall be liable—


(a) on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1,000 or, at the discretion of the court, to imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months or to both such fine and such imprisonment, or
(b) on conviction on indictment to a fine not exceeding £2,500 or, at the discretion of the court, to imprisonment for a period not exceeding two years or to both such fine and such imprisonment.


(2) Where a person is guilty of an offence under sections 133, 140, 148 or 153, such person shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £500 or, at the discretion of the court, to imprisonment for a period not exceeding three months or to both such fine and such imprisonment.