170Persons who may take proceedings for certain offences

170 Persons who may take proceedings for certain offences (1) This section applies despite anything to the contrary in section 347. (2) Proceedings for an offence against section 167(1) may only be taken by— (a) a person claiming to be directly affected by the alleged offence; or (b) a police officer; or (c) a residential noise enforcement officer. (3) Proceedings for an offence against section 169(3) may only be taken by a police officer. (4) Proceedings for an offence against section 175(4) may only be taken by— (a) a police officer; or (b) a residential noise enforcement officer. (5) Proceedings for an offence against section 177 may only be taken by a police officer. (6) Proceedings for an offence against section 172(6) may only be taken by a residential noise enforcement officer. S. 171 inserted by No. 39/2018 s. 7 (as amended by Nos 27/2019 ss 12−30, 3/2020 ss 42–44, 47/2020 s. 26).