65. Offence of providing false information, etc., in connection with this Part

a person provides a document or makes a statement (whether orally, in writing or any other way) or gives information to the Guardian-in-Adoption or an authorised officer in connection with the discharge of the duties, or the exercise of the powers, of the Guardian‑in‑Adoption or authorised officer under this Part; and

the document, statement or information is false or misleading, or the document, statement or information omits a matter or thing without which the document, statement or information is false or misleading,the person shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both or, in the case of a second or subsequent conviction, to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to both.