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Prosecution of offences.
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3. Every offence under this Act may be prosecuted and every penalty under this Act may be recovered—
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(1.) In England, before two justices of the peace in a summary manner, or by action in any of Her Majesty's superior courts at Westminster, together with full costs of suit; and
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(2.) In Scotland, by action as for a debt in the ordinary sheriff court or in the court of session; and
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(3.) In Ireland, before two justices of the peace in a summary manner, or by personal action in any of Her Majesty's superior courts at Dublin.
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Provided that the penalty imposed in a summary manner by two justices shall not exceed one hundred pounds, exclusive of costs.
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One half of every penalty recovered under this Act shall be paid to the person who prosecuted the offence or sued for such penalty.
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For all purposes of and incidental to the trial and punishment of any person accused of an offence under this Act, and the proceedings and matters preliminary and incidental to and consequential on his trial and punishment, and for all purposes of and incidental to the jurisdiction of any court or of any constable or officer with reference to such offence, the offence shall be deemed to have been committed either in the place in which it was actually committed or in any place in which the offender may for the time being be found.
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