Section 53: Prosecution and jurisdiction
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53. Prosecution and jurisdiction
(1) An authorised officer may swear an information in respect
of an offence under this Act or any regulations made under it before a
Magistrate.
(2) Notwithstanding any other enactment, the Intermediate Court
shall have jurisdiction to try an offence under this Act or any regulations
made under it.
(3) No prosecution shall be instituted under this Act except by, or
with the consent of, the Director of Public Prosecutions.