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### 54 Commencing proceedings > Despite [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) , proceedings for a summary offence against this Act may be commenced within 5 years after the act or omission giving rise to the proceedings occurred.

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