### sec.340 Limitation period for starting prosecution New section 257 applies only in relation to a proceeding for an offence against this Act alleged to have been committed after the commencement. Former section 257 continues to apply in relation to a proceeding for an offence against this Act alleged to have been committed before the commencement despite the amendment of former section 257 by the Resources Safety and Health Legislation Amendment Act 2024 . s 340 ins 2024 No. 34 s 100 (sec.340-ssec.1) New section 257 applies only in relation to a proceeding for an offence against this Act alleged to have been committed after the commencement. (sec.340-ssec.2) Former section 257 continues to apply in relation to a proceeding for an offence against this Act alleged to have been committed before the commencement despite the amendment of former section 257 by the Resources Safety and Health Legislation Amendment Act 2024 .

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Section sec.340 - Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 - Limitation period for starting prosecution — Zoe