182. Except in the case of a contravention of section 78.1, an investigation commissioner who, after an inquiry, considers that this Act or the regulations hereunder have been contravened may put the alleged offender in default to conform within a given time.
When the investigation commissioner considers that section 78.1 has been contravened or that a contravention referred to in the first paragraph has continued beyond the given time, he shall forward the record to the Attorney General for his consideration and, if necessary, institution by him of appropriate penal proceedings.
1977, c. 5, s. 182; 1986, c. 46, s. 9.