41 Offences: general
Petroleum Act 1998 (1998 c 17) | Legislation

41  Offences: general

(1)     Proceedings for an offence under section [28A,] 30, 33, [36A,] 37 or 38 or under regulations made under section 39 shall not be instituted in England and Wales except—

(a)     by the Secretary of State or by a person authorised in that behalf by the Secretary of State; or

(b)     by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

(2)     Proceedings for an offence under section [28A,] 30, 33, [36A,] 37 or 38 or under regulations made

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