Oil Pollution of the Sea (Civil Liability and Compensation) Act, 1988
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Prosecution of offences. |
37.—(1) Summary proceedings in respect of an offence under this Act may be brought and prosecuted 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— | ||
(a) in every case, within two years from the date of the offence, and | ||
(b) if, at the expiry of that period, the person to be charged is outside the State, within two months of the date on which he next enters the State. | ||
(3) Without prejudice to any other jurisdiction, proceedings for an offence under this Act may be taken against a person at any place where he may, for the time being, be. |