(1)  Proceedings in respect of an offence committed under a former health practitioner registration Act that have been instituted by a local registration authority but have not been finally dealt with before the participation day for this jurisdiction may be continued by the Secretary of the Department.

(2)  Proceedings in respect of an offence committed under a former health practitioner registration Act that could have been instituted by a local registration authority before the participation day for this jurisdiction may be instituted by the Secretary of the Department.