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16 Limitation period for prosecutions
A prosecution for an offence against this Act may be commenced within 12 months after the date on which the offence was allegedly committed or, if the person before whom the prosecution notice is signed is satisfied by evidence on oath that having regard to the circumstances of the case it was not practicable to commence the prosecution at an earlier date and gives or renews a certificate to that effect, within one month after the date of the certificate.
[Section 16 inserted: No. 84 of 2004 s. 80.]
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