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#### 197 Proceedings for offences 197 Proceedings for offences (cf 1990 Act, s 299) > > (1) Proceedings for an offence against this Act or the regulations are to be dealt with summarily before the Local Court. > > > (2) Proceedings for an offence under section 102 (Special medical treatment) are to be dealt with on indictment. > > **s 197:** Am 2007 No 94, Sch 1.66.

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