9.— (1) A person who attempts, in a place outside the State, to commit an offence under section 7(1) is guilty of an offence.

(2) A person who commits an offence under this section is liable—

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

(b) on conviction on indictment, to a fine or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 14 years (or both).