#### 20 Nature of proceedings for offences 20 Nature of proceedings for offences > > (1) Proceedings for an offence under this Act (except an offence under section 13) or the regulations may be dealt with summarily before the Local Court. > > > (2) Chapter 5 of the [Criminal Procedure Act 1986](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1986-209) (which relates to the summary disposal of certain indictable offences unless an election is made to proceed on indictment) applies to and in respect of an offence under section 13. > > **s 20:** Am 2007 No 94, Sch 2; 2013 No 77, Sch 1 \[6\] \[7\].

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