9.7.Whoever communicates false or inaccurate information to the Minister for the purposes of this Regulation is guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of
(1) $5,000 to 500,000, in the case of a natural person or, notwithstanding section 231 of the Code of penal procedure (chapter C-25.1), a term of imprisonment not exceeding 18 months, or both;