Section 9 - Penal provisions

(1) Anyone who uses or furnishes false or incomplete information to procure, either for himself or someone else, a residence card, permanent residence card or a certificate confirming the right of permanent residence, or who knowingly uses a document obtained in this manner for the purpose of deceit in legal matters shall be punishable with imprisonment of up to three years or a fine.

(2) Anyone who enters or stays in the federal territory in violation of Section 7 (2), first sentence, shall be punishable with up to one year's imprisonment or a fine.

(3) Objects related to an offence pursuant to subsection 1 may be confiscated.