61.Section 21 provides that the time bar on commencing summary proceedings in relation to any of the offences under sections 17, 19(4) or 20(2) comes into operation 6 months after evidence sufficient to justify proceedings comes to the Lord Advocate’s knowledge.
The Act – an Overview Part 1: Transplantation Etc. Section 21 – Summary proceedings for offences under sections 17, 19(4) or 20(2)