Section 23: Jurisdiction
consolidated text (as at 2013). juris shows the text as it was consolidated; it does not confirm that this is the law in force today.
23. Jurisdiction
(1) An authorised officer may swear an information and conduct prosecution in respect of an offence under this Act before a Magistrate.
(2) Notwithstanding section 114 of the Courts Act and section 72 of the
District and Intermediate Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act, a Magistrate—
(a) shall have jurisdiction to try an offence under this Act; and
(b) may impose any penalty and forfeiture provided by this Act.
(S. 23 not in operation.)