55Prosecution of certain offences

#### 55 Prosecution of certain offences (1) An offence against section 52, 53 or 54 is an indictable offence. (2) Despite subsection (1), a court of summary jurisdiction may hear and determine proceedings in respect of an offence referred to in that subsection if: (a) the court is satisfied that it is proper to do so; and (b) the defendant and the prosecutor consent. (3) If, in accordance with subsection (2), a court of summary jurisdiction convicts a person of an offence referred to in subsection (1), the penalty that the court may impose is: (a) imprisonment for a period not exceeding 6 months; or (b) a fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.