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Bail Act 1982
52Contravention of Act by authorised member
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52 Contravention of Act by authorised member
(1) Where an authorised member contravenes a provision of this Act
that is applicable to the member, the contravention is not
punishable as an offence (whether under this Act or otherwise)
unless a penalty is expressly provided by this Act in respect of the
contravention.
(2) This section does not prevent a contravention of a provision of this
Act by a police officer from:
(a) being dealt with under the Police Administration Act 1978; or
(b) constituting grounds for civil proceedings.
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