Northern Territory Numbered Acts

STATUTE LAW REVISION ACT 2017 (NO 4 OF 2017) - SECT 33

Section 8

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8     Application of Criminal Code

Part IIAA of the Criminal Code applies to an offence against this Act.

Note for section 8

Part IIAA of the Criminal Code states the general principles of criminal responsibility, establishes general defences, and deals with burden of proof. It also defines, or elaborates on, certain concepts commonly used in the creation of offences.

8A     Offences against Act

Proceedings for an offence against this Act may only be commenced:

    (a)     within 2 years after the date on which the offence is alleged to have been committed; or

    (b)     with the authorisation of the Minister – at a later time within 5 years after the date on which the offence is alleged to have been committed.