731   Offences

(1)  Proceedings for an offence under this Act (except section 643 or 675) or the regulations are to be dealt with summarily before the Local Court.

(2)  Chapter 5 of the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (which relates to the summary disposal of certain indictable offences unless an election is made to proceed on indictment) applies to and in respect of an offence under section 643 (Improperly destroying property etc) or 675 (Destruction of evidence).

(3)  Proceedings for an offence against this Act or the regulations may be brought at any time within 12 months after the date of the alleged offence.