(1) Summary proceedings for an offence consisting of a contravention of an instrument to which section 74 applies made, given or issued by the company or an offence under section 74(5) (other than an offence in relation to an authorised officer) may be brought and prosecuted by the company.
(2) Summary proceedings for an offence under section 33, 34, 35 or 36 or an offence consisting of a contravention of an instrument to which section 74 applies made, given or issued by the Minister or an offence under section 74(5) in relation to an authorised officer may be prosecuted by the Minister.
(3) Notwithstanding section 10(4) of the Petty Sessions (Ireland) Act, 1851, summary proceedings for an offence under this Act may be instituted within 12 months from the date of the offence.