Abattoirs Act, 1988

Prosecution of offences.

57.—(1) Summary proceedings in relation to an offence under this Act may be brought and prosecuted by a local authority or by the Minister.

(2) Notwithstanding section 10 (4) of the Petty Sessions (Ireland) Act, 1851 , summary proceedings for an offence under this Act may be instituted within one year from the date of the offence.