15.—(1) A person is guilty of an offence if he or she knowingly acts as a member of a local authority when disqualified, or knowingly votes when prohibited by or under any enactment.
(2) A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1,500 for each such offence.
(3) An offence under this section may be prosecuted by a local government elector or a local authority.
(4) This section is without prejudice to any other disqualification or penalty arising out of the actions of the person concerned.
