S.L. 499.23 Art. 64No criminal action when an administrative penalty has been paid or an appeal is pending.

(1) In the event that the Authority imposes an administrative penalty in accordance with the provisions of these regulations, and the person on whom such penalty is imposed pays such penalty to the Authority within the time indicated in the notice, no criminal proceedings may be instituted against such person in relation to the relative breach.

(2) Where a licence, certificate or permit has been suspended or revoked, or their issue or renewal has been refused, no criminal proceedings may be instituted against such person in relation to the relative breach.

(3) No criminal proceedings for the prosecution of a breach of these regulations shall be instituted while an appeal therefrom is pending in front of the Tribunal.