4.— Section 34A (inserted by section 8 of the Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006) of the Act of 1999 is amended by inserting the following subsections after subsection (5):

“(6) A person who transports electricity across an interconnector without being duly licensed to do so under section 14(1) commits an offence and is liable—

(a) on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding €5,000 or a term of imprisonment not exceeding 12 months or to both, or

(b) on conviction on indictment to a fine not exceeding €50,000 or a term of imprisonment not exceeding3 years or to both.

(7) Summary proceedings for an offence under this section may be brought and prosecuted by the Commission.”.