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Essential Services Commission Act 2001
54MCriminal proceedings commenced after proceeding for contravention order
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54M Criminal proceedings commenced after proceeding for contravention order
A criminal proceeding may be commenced against a person for conduct that is substantially the same as conduct constituting the contravention of a civil penalty requirement regardless of whether a contravention order has been made against the person.
New s. 54N inserted by No. 41/2021 s. 9.