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In forceStart of offence proceedings
Chapter 11General
Part 1Offences
244 Start of offence proceedings
(1)
A proceeding for an offence against this Act must be started within—
(a)
1 year after the offence is committed; or
(b)
1 year after the offence comes to the complainant’s knowledge, but within 2 years after the offence is committed.
(2)
However, if section 235(2) (which deals with unlawful taking of electricity over or during a period) applies to the offence, a proceeding for the offence may be started within—
(a)
1 year after the end of the relevant period; or
(b)
1 year after the offence comes to the complainant’s knowledge, but within 2 years after the end of the relevant period.
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