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(1) A person who sells, offers for sale or distributes

(a) any fertilizer with plant nutrient deficiencies or without a licence;

(b) a misbranded fertilizer;

(c) an adulterated fertilizer;

(d) a fertilizer containing heavy metals above the maximum permissible limits; or

(e) any other prohibited product under this Act, commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not more than five hundred penalty units or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding two years or to both.

(2) In the case of a continuing offence the person convicted is liable to a further fine of ten penalty units for each day during which the offence continues.

(3) A person who commits an offence under the Regulations is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not more than five thousand penalty units.