169. Penal proceedings for an offence under any of sections 54, 56, 61 to 65, 67 to 74, 78, 80, 82, 84, 144, 145.1 and 146 to 158 are prescribed five years from the date on which the investigation record relating to the offence was opened.
A certificate of the secretary of the Authority stating the date on which the investigation record was opened constitutes conclusive proof of that date in the absence of any evidence to the contrary.
2008, c. 24, s. 169; 2009, c. 58, s. 176.