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Primary Produce Safety Act 2011
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71 Institution of proceedings
(1) Proceedings for an offence under this Act –
(a) may be instituted only by –
(i) the Minister or a person authorised by the Minister; or
(ii) an authorised officer; or
(iii) the Chief Inspector; and
(b) may be instituted within 3 years after the date on which the offence is alleged to have been committed.
(2) A person may apply to a magistrate within the time limit referred to in subsection (1) to extend that time limit.