118.5. Except in the case of a contravention of section 78.1 or section 118.4, where, following a verification, the Office considers that this Act or a regulation thereunder has been contravened, it shall give the alleged offender formal notice to comply therewith within the time specified.
Where the contravention continues after the expiry of the time specified pursuant to the first paragraph or is a contravention of section 78.1 or section 118.4, the Office shall transmit the record to the Attorney General for his consideration and, if necessary, institution by him of appropriate penal proceedings.