71. Recovery of penalties
Any fine under this Act may be recovered by the Director of Finance and Planning, or any person thereto authorised by him or her, before any magistrate as a fine in respect of an offence punishable on summary conviction, or at the election of the Director of Finance and Planning as a debt. However, no averment in any complaint or other proceeding, and no evidence, of such election is necessary. In addition, proceedings for any such offence shall be commenced within 6 months of the discovery of the offence.