33Proceedings for offence

33 Proceedings for offence

(1)  Proceedings for an offence against this Part may be commenced within 5 years after the commission of the act or omission which constitutes the offence notwithstanding any contrary provision in any other Act.

(2)  Proceedings for an offence against this Part may be instituted and determined in a court of summary jurisdiction.

(3)  Proceedings for an offence against this Part may be instituted by a person authorised in writing by the Minister.

(4)  Proceedings for an offence against section 22(2) , (3) , (6) or (7) or section 23(2) may be commenced and determined whether or not proceedings under section 31 in respect of the contravention of section 22(2) , (3) , (6) or (7) or section 23(1) have been commenced or determined.