Copyright and Related Rights Act, 2000

Prosecution of offences.

11.—(1) Summary proceedings for an offence under this Act may be brought and prosecuted by the Minister.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 10 (4) of the Petty Sessions (Ireland) Act, 1851 , summary proceedings for an offence under this Act may be commenced at any time within 12 months from the date on which the offence was committed.