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In forceCriminal proceedings during civil proceedings
Volume 3Chapter 3B, Part 3B-1 to Chapter 6, Part 6-5 (sections 536NL to 800)
Chapter 4Compliance and enforcement
Part 4-1Civil remedies
Division 4General provisions relating to civil remedies
553 Criminal proceedings during civil proceedings
(1)
Proceedings for a pecuniary penalty order against a person for a contravention of a civil remedy provision are stayed if:
(a)
criminal proceedings are commenced or have already commenced against the person for an offence; and
(b)
the offence is constituted by conduct that is substantially the same as the conduct in relation to which the order would be made.
(2)
The proceedings for the order may be resumed if the person is not convicted of the offence. Otherwise, the proceedings for the order are dismissed.
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