39Proceedings

39 Proceedings

S. 39(1) amended by Nos 43/2000 s. 16(3), 45/2005 s. 19(2)(b)(i), 49/2009 s. 46(1), 37/2014 s. 10(Sch. item 169.2).

(1) Subject to subsection (1A), proceedings for an offence under this Act or for an infringement referred to in section 38 may be brought by a police officer or an inspector.

S. 39(1A) inserted by No. 49/2009 s. 46(2), amended by No. 51/2024 s. 39(2).

(1A) Proceedings for an offence under Division 1A of Part 2 or Part 3AA or 3AAB may not be brought by an inspector.

S. 39(2) amended by No. 28/2001 s. 15(1).

(2) Proceedings shall not be brought for an offence under section 9 without the consent in writing of the Minister.

S. 39(3) inserted by No. 28/2001 s. 15(2), repealed by No. 45/2005 s. 19(2)(b)(ii).

S. 39A inserted by No. 51/2024 s. 29.