84Prosecution of offences

#### 84 Prosecution of offences (1) An offence against section 52, 68, 73, 74, 81, 82 or 97 is an indictable offence. (2) Notwithstanding that the offences referred to in subsection (1) are indictable offences, a court of summary jurisdiction may hear and determine proceedings in respect of an offence against section 52, 68, 73, 74, 82 or 97 if the court is satisfied that it is appropriate to do so and the defendant and prosecutor consent. (3) Where, in accordance with subsection (2), a court of summary jurisdiction convicts a person of an offence referred to in that subsection, the penalty that the court may impose is: (a) if the offence is against section 73—a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; or (b) if the offence is against section 52, 68, 74, 82 or 97: (i) if the offender is a natural person—imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months or a fine not exceeding 20 penalty units, or both; or (ii) if the offender is a body corporate—a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.