21Proceedings for offences

#### 21 Proceedings for offences 21 Proceedings for offences > > (1) Proceedings for an offence against this Act, except an offence under section 17, 18, 19E or 19J, are to be dealt with summarily. > > > (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 17, 18, 19E or 19J. > > **s 21:** Am 2001 No 121, Sch 2.33 \[2\]. Subst 2007 No 87, Sch 1 \[29\]. Am 2014 No 54, Sch 1 \[46\]; 2025 No 56, Sch 5.1.