(1)  Proceedings for an offence under this Act –

(a) may be instituted only by –

(i) the Minister or a person authorised by the Minister; or

(ii) an authorised officer; or

(iii) the Chief Inspector; and

(b) may be instituted within 3 years after the date on which the offence is alleged to have been committed.

(2)  A person may apply to a magistrate within the time limit referred to in subsection (1) to extend that time limit.