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### 19 Time for instituting proceedings > > (1) A prosecution for an offence under this Part may be instituted at any time within 2 years after the commission of the offence. > > > (2) [Subsection (1)](#GS19@Gs1@EN) has effect notwithstanding [section 26 of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1959-077#GS26@EN) [Justices Act 1959](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1959-077) or any other law.

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