Dublin Police Act, 1842

Offences for which no penalty is appointed.

36. For every misdemeanor or other offence against this Act, for which no special penalty is appointed, the offender shall, at the discretion of the justice before whom the conviction shall take place, either be liable to a penalty not more than five pounds, or be imprisoned for any time not more than one calendar month in any gaol or house of correction within the police district.