Section 334 — Offences in relation to false or misleading statements regarding the making of decisions

334 Offences in relation to false or misleading statements regarding the making of decisions

(1) A person commits an offence if:

(a) the person makes a statement; and

(b) the statement is about:

(i) the person’s ability or power; or

(ii) another person’s ability or power;

to induce or influence the making of decisions, or of a particular decision, under this Act; and

(c) the statement is false or misleading.

(2) A person commits an offence if:

(a) the person makes a statement; and

(b) the statement is about the effect of:

(i) the person’s actions; or

(ii) another person’s actions;

on the making of a decision under this Act; and

(c) the statement is false or misleading. Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.