(1)  In this section –

offence means an offence under the local application provisions of this Act, the local regulations, the Co-operatives National Law (Tasmania) or the Co-operatives National Regulations (Tasmania) .

(2)  Proceedings for an offence are to be disposed of summarily before –

(a) a magistrate; or

(b) the Supreme Court in its summary jurisdiction.

(3)  The maximum penalty that may be imposed by a magistrate for an offence is 50 penalty units or imprisonment for 12 months, or both.

(4)  Proceedings for an offence under the local application provisions of this Act or the local regulations may be –

(a) commenced no later than 5 years after the alleged commission of the offence; and

(b) commenced only by the Registrar or a person authorised in writing by the Registrar to start the proceedings.

Note

See sections 551 and 552 of the Co-operatives National Law about starting proceedings for an offence under that Law or the National Regulations.