Clause 43
Composition of offences
of Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority Bill
BillNot in forceProvision 43 of 47
Clause 43
(1)
The Chief Executive or any officer authorised by him may, in his discretion compound any offence under this Act or any regulations made thereunder which is prescribed as a compoundable offence by collecting from a person reasonably suspected of having committed the offence a sum of money not exceeding $1,000.
(2)
On payment of such sum of money, no further proceedings shall be taken against such person in respect of the offence.