9.—(1) No person shall carry on business as a supplier, packer or manufacturer unless he is registered under this Act as a supplier, packer or manufacturer, as the case may be.
(2) Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $20,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or to both.