This section applies in relation to any time after the day on which a company makes an application under section 1003 (application for voluntary striking off) and before the day on which the application is finally dealt with or withdrawn.
The duty imposed by this section ceases to apply if the application is finally dealt with or withdrawn before the end of the period for giving the copy application.
In proceedings for an offence under this section it is a defence for the accused to prove—
that at the time of the failure he was not aware of the fact that the company had made an application under section 1003, or
that he took all reasonable steps to perform the duty.
A person guilty of an offence under this section (other than an aggravated offence) is liable—
on conviction on indictment, to a fine;
on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum.
A person guilty of an aggravated offence under this section is liable—
on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding seven years or a fine (or both);
on summary conviction—
in England and Wales, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding twelve months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum (or both);
in Scotland or Northern Ireland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum (or both).