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CurrentInstitution of proceedings
Part 12Evidentiary and Procedural Provisions
71 Institution of proceedings
Proceedings for an offence under this Act – may be instituted only by – the Minister or a person authorised by the Minister; or an authorised officer; or the Chief Inspector; and may be instituted within 3 years after the date on which the offence is alleged to have been committed.
A person may apply to a magistrate within the time limit referred to in subsection (1) to extend that time limit.
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