24. Every person contemplated in section 21 and every person participating in the carrying out of this act by virtue of the regulations or an agreement contemplated in section 23 who, without being duly authorized to do so, discloses anything he became aware of in the application of this act, is guilty of an offence and liable, on summary proceeding, in addition to the other penalties which may be imposed upon him, to a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1 000 and costs.
Proceedings instituted under this section must be authorized by the Attorney General.