20. False statements, forging of documentation, etc.

Any person who —

in relation to an application for registration made under section 13(1) or (1A) or to renew the registration made under section 15(3), makes or causes to be made any statement or declaration which is false or misleading in any material particular;

makes or causes to be made any entry in a record, register or other document required to be kept under this Part which to the person’s knowledge is false or misleading in any material particular; or

in response to any request of the Director‑General under section 19, furnishes any document or information which to the person’s knowledge is false or misleading in any material particular,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 3 months or to both.