39. Saving of prosecution under other written law

Nothing in this Act prevents any person from being prosecuted under any other written law for any act, omission, neglect or default which constitutes an offence under this Act or any regulations made under this Act, or from being liable under that other written law to any punishment or penalty, higher or other than that provided by this Act or any regulations made under this Act except that no person shall be punished twice for the same offence.[23