(1) A person who-

(a) is not registered under section 17 of this Act and represents himself or holds himself out as so registered; or

(b) does not have the requisite qualification to practise as a pharmacist and knowingly represents that he has such qualification; or

(c) contravenes any of the provisions of this Act, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding c5 million or a term of imprisonment not exceeding five years or to both; and in the case of a continuing offence to a further fine not exceeding ₵50,000.00 for each day that the offence continues after written notice has been served on the offender by the Council.

(2) Where an offence under this Act is committed by a body of persons-

(a) in the case of a body corporate other than a partnership, each director, secretary or other officers of that body shall also be guilty of that offence;

(b) in the case of partnership, each partner shall also be guilty of the offence.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) no person shall be convicted of an offence if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or consent, or that he took all steps necessary having regard to all the circumstances, to prevent the commission of the offence.