Penalty for contravention of section 16.

Whoever, being required to obtain a licence under this Act, makes, manufactures, repairs or sells any weight or measure, without being in possession of a valid licence, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with both, and, for the second or subsequent offence, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and also with fine.