Commentary on Sections Section 3 – Sale of tickets – increase of maximum fine
53.This section increases the maximum penalty for the illegal sale of 2012 Games tickets from £5,000 to £20,000. The new higher penalty applies only to offences committed after the commencement of the provision: see subsection (2).
54.Offences under section 31 of the 2006 Act will remain summary only, despite the higher level of fine available.