(1) This section prescribes the maximum penalty that may be imposed for an
indictable offence listed in Table 2 to Schedule 1 dealt with summarily under
this Chapter in any case where the maximum penalty (when the offence is dealt
with summarily) is not provided by law.
(1A) The maximum term of imprisonment
that the Local Court may impose for an offence is, subject to this section, 2
years or the maximum term of imprisonment provided by law for the offence,
whichever is the shorter term.
(2) The maximum fine that the Local Court may
impose for an offence is as follows--
(a) for an offence listed in Schedule 1,
Table 2, Part 2 or 3--20 penalty units if--
(ii) the maximum fine provided by law for the
offence.
(2AA) A fine may be imposed as referred to in subsection (2) for an
offence in addition to or instead of any term of imprisonment that may be
imposed by law for the offence.
(2A) The maximum penalty that the Local Court
may impose for the offence of--