Cap. 487 Art. 53Penalties.

(1) The penalties prescribed by regulations made under article 52 –

(a) in the case of imprisonment, shall not provide for a sentence of imprisonment greater than four years;

(b) in the case of a fine imposed after a prosecution in the courts of Malta, shall not provide for a fine (multa) of less than two hundred thirty euro (€230) or greater than four hundred and sixty-six thousand euro (€466,000);

(bb) may provide for both such fine and imprisonment;

(c) in the case of a continuing offence, shall not provide for a fine (multa) of less than one hundred and sixteen euro (€116) or greater than two hundred thirty euro (€230) for each day during which the offence continues.

(2) No proceedings for an offence under this Act or any regulations made thereunder other than an infringement to which article 3(2)(h) applies, shall be commenced without the consent of the Attorney General.

(3) The provisions of this Act shall not affect any criminal proceedings that may be competent under any other law.