280Who may commence proceedings for offences against an industry law

280 Who may commence proceedings for offences against an industry law

(1) A proceeding under an industry law (including a proceeding for an offence against an industry law) may only be commenced by—

(b) an authorised officer with the written authorisation of the regulator (either generally or in a particular case); or

(c) a police officer.

(2) An authorisation under subsection (1)(b) is sufficient authority to continue a proceeding in any case where the court amends the charge-sheet, warrant or summons.

(3) An authorised officer who commences a proceeding may conduct the proceeding before the court.

(4) Without limiting section 328 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2009, the person commencing a proceeding under subsection (1) may appear—

(a) by another person authorised by the regulator; or

(b) even if the informant is not a police officer, by a police prosecutor.

(5) Despite subsection (1), the Director of Public Prosecutions may commence a proceeding for an indictable offence against an industry law.

S. 281 inserted by No. 63/2017 s. 19.