South Australian Current Acts

HOUSING IMPROVEMENT ACT 2016 - SECT 54

54—Commencement of proceedings for summary offences

        (1)         Proceedings for an offence against this Act may only be commenced by—

            (a)         the Minister; or

            (b)         an authorised officer.

        (2)         Proceedings for an offence against this Act may be commenced at any time within 3 years after the date of the alleged commission of the offence or, with the authorisation of the Attorney-General, at any later time after the date of the alleged commission of the offence.

        (3)         An apparently genuine document purporting to be signed by the Attorney-General authorising the commencement of proceedings under this Act must be accepted in legal proceedings, in the absence of proof to the contrary, as proof of the authorisation.