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222 Persons who may prosecute

(1) A proceeding for an offence against this Act may be commenced by the Executive Director, an inspector or the Director of Public Prosecutions.

(2) A proceeding commenced under subsection (1) may be taken over and continued at any time by any other person authorised by subsection (1) to commence a proceeding.

(3) All courts and tribunals must take judicial notice of the fact that any person purporting to be authorised by subsection (1) is authorised to commence a proceeding.