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Dangerous Goods Act 1985
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40B Limitation period for prosecutions
Proceedings for an indictable offence against this Act may be brought—
(a) within 2 years after the offence is committed or the Authority becomes aware the offence was committed; or
(b) at any time with the written authorisation of the Director of Public Prosecutions.