Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act 2006 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 4 · Miscellaneous
24. Jurisdiction of court, etc.
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Despite any provision to the contrary in the Criminal Procedure Code 2010, a District Court has jurisdiction to try any offence under this Act and has power to impose the full penalty or punishment in respect of the offence.
For the purpose of section 151 of the Criminal Procedure Code 2010, on receiving the written complaint signed by the Director‑General or an authorised officer, the Magistrate must proceed to issue a summons or warrant in accordance with section 153 of the Criminal Procedure Code 2010.
Director‑General
“Director‑General” means the Director‑General, Wildlife Trade Control appointed under section 3(1);