41Service of summons

41 Service of summons (1) A summons issued in relation to an information may be served on the person to whom it is directed by— (a) giving a copy of the summons to the person; or (b) leaving a copy of the summons at the last-known or usual home or business address of the person with someone who appears to be at least 16 years old and to live or be employed at the address. (2) Service of a summons under subsection (1) must be effected at least 72 hours before the time appointed in the summons for the hearing of the information. (3) If it appears to the court or a magistrate or the registrar, by statement on oath or by affidavit, that from any cause service in accordance with subsections (1) and (2) cannot be effected, the court or magistrate or the registrar may extend the time for hearing. (4) Service of a summons in accordance with this section may be proved by the oath of the person who served it or by affidavit or otherwise.