25Prosecution of offences

25 Prosecution of offences

(1) An offence against section 12, 13, 14 or 18 is an indictable offence. (2) Notwithstanding that an offence is expressed by subsection (1) to be an indictable offence, a court of summary jurisdiction may hear and determine proceedings in respect of such an offence if the court is satisfied that it is proper to do so and the defendant and the prosecutor consent. (3) Where, in accordance with subsection (2), a court of summary jurisdiction convicts a person of an offence, the penalty that the court may impose is: (a) in the case of an offence against section 12, 13 or 14: (i) if the offender is a natural person—a fine not exceeding 20 penalty units or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months, or both; or (ii) if the offender is a body corporate—a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; or (b) in the case of an offence against section 18: (i) if the offender is a natural person—a fine not exceeding 10 penalty units or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 6 months or both; or (ii) if the offender is a body corporate—a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.