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Section 61 Restriction on prosecutions under this ChapterI1

No proceedings for an offence under this Chapter (including an offence created by regulations under section 54) may be instituted except by the Secretary of State or—

(a)

in England and Wales, the Director of Public Prosecutions, or

(b)

in Northern Ireland, the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland.

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Commencement

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S. 61 in force at 6.4.2009 by S.I. 2009/45, art. 4(b)(i)