(1) An energy operator
may order either generally or in any particular case that proceedings be taken
for the recovery of any penalties incurred under, or for the punishment of any
persons offending against, this Act.
(2) The institution of
any proceedings, or the conviction of any person for any offence, under this
Act shall not affect any remedy to which an energy operator may be entitled in
civil proceedings.
(3) In all proceedings
before a court of summary jurisdiction any officer of an energy operator
appointed by the energy operator for that purpose may represent the energy
operator in all respects as though such officer was the party concerned.
[Section 84 amended: No. 89 of 1994 s. 31, 39, 40
and 41; No. 58 of 1999 s. 83; No. 59 of 2004 s. 141.]