370JCivil proceedings during or after criminal proceedings

#### 370J Civil proceedings during or after criminal proceedings 370J Civil proceedings during or after criminal proceedings > > (1) Proceedings against a person for a contravention of a civil penalty provision must not be commenced if criminal proceedings have been commenced against the person for an offence in relation to substantially the same conduct. > > > (2) If proceedings against a person for a contravention of a civil penalty provision are underway when criminal proceedings are commenced against the person for an offence in relation to substantially the same conduct, the civil penalty provision proceedings must be dismissed by the Court. > > **s 370J:** Ins 2025 No 70, Sch 3\[138\].