If you commit an offence against the National Parks Act 1980 or any of its bylaws, there's a time limit for when you can be charged. This time limit is different from what's stated in section 25 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011. Instead, you can be charged up to 12 months after the offence is discovered. This gives more time for authorities to file charges compared to the usual rule.
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Despite anything to the contrary in section 25 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011, the limitation period in respect of an offence against this Act or against any bylaws made under it ends on the date that is 12 months after the date on which the offence is discovered.
