42Nature of proceedings for offences

42 Nature of proceedings for offences

42 Nature of proceedings for offences

(1) Proceedings for an offence under this Act or the regulations may be dealt with—

(a) summarily before the Local Court, or

(b) summarily before the Supreme Court in its summary jurisdiction.

(2) If proceedings are brought in the Local Court, the maximum monetary penalty that the Local Court may impose for the offence is 100 penalty units, despite a higher maximum monetary penalty provided in relation to the offence.