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15. Offences

Official English translation. The Sinhala text prevails. Open the official Sinhala text, official PDF on documents.gov.lk

(1)

Any registered person or body of persons who—

(a)

contravenes or fails to comply with the provisions of this Act or any regulation or rule made there under, or any order or direction lawfully given;

(b)

contravenes or fails to comply with any condition or provision contained in any Certificate of

Registration, issued under this Act, shall be guilty of an offence under this Act.

(2)

Any person who—

(a)

attempts to commit an offence under this Act; or

(b)

aids or abets another person to commit an offence under this Act, shall be guilty of an offence under this Act.

(3)

No prosecution for an offence under subsection (1) or (2) shall be instituted except with the written sanction of the

Council.