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Port Authorities Act 1999

Part 9Proceedings for offences

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Part 9 — Proceedings for offences

Division 1 — General

Who can commence prosecutions 45
Time limit for prosecutions 45
Averment as to place of offence 45

Division 2 — Infringement notices

Terms used 46
Giving of notice 46
Content of notice 46
Extending time for paying modified penalty 47
Withdrawing notice 47
Benefit of paying modified penalty 47
Application of penalties collected 48
Authorised persons, appointment of 48

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