(2) Notwithstanding the rule against hearsay the results of any analysis based on any analytical techniques which by their nature infringe the rule against hearsay are admissible in evidence in any proceedings under this Act. (3) Each attribute of a sample taken for any purpose S. 59AB(3) inserted by under this Act is presumed not to be materially No. 20/1988 affected by its method of storage or preservation s. 16. unless evidence to the contrary is presented. (4) A finding by a court that an attribute of a sample S. 59AB(4) inserted by was materially affected by its method of storage No. 20/1988 or preservation does not displace the presumption s. 16. in relation to the other attributes of the sample. (5) In any proceedings for an offence relating to the S. 59AB(5) inserted by failure of a motor vehicle to comply with this Act, No. 87/1989 evidence that the motor vehicle was found upon s. 51(b). inspection, measurement or test made by an authorised officer not more than 6 weeks after the date of the alleged offence not to comply with any standard prescribed for the purposes of this Act is, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, proof of that non-compliance. (6) Notwithstanding the rule against hearsay, a S. 59AB(6) inserted by transport certificate relating to the transport of No. 7/2001 prescribed industrial waste shall be admissible in s. 21. evidence in any proceedings under this Act and shall be prima facie evidence of the matters stated therein. 59AC Appearance in proceedings for an offence S. 59AC inserted by No. 87/1989 If in any proceedings (whether summary or not) in s. 52, a court for an offence against this Act the amended by No. 37/2002 informant is a person authorised to take the s. 45(2)(a). proceedings under section 59 he or she may appear— (a) personally; or
(2) Notwithstanding the rule against hearsay the results of any analysis based on any analytical techniques which by their nature infringe the rule against hearsay are admissible in evidence in any proceedings under this Act. S. 59AB(3) inserted by No. 20/1988 s. 16. (3) Each attribute of a sample taken for any purpose under this Act is presumed not to be materially affected by its method of storage or preservation unless evidence to the contrary is presented. S. 59AB(4) inserted by No. 20/1988 s. 16. (4) A finding by a court that an attribute of a sample was materially affected by its method of storage or preservation does not displace the presumption in relation to the other attributes of the sample. S. 59AB(5) inserted by No. 87/1989 s. 51(b). (5) In any proceedings for an offence relating to the failure of a motor vehicle to comply with this Act, evidence that the motor vehicle was found upon inspection, measurement or test made by an authorised officer not more than 6 weeks after the date of the alleged offence not to comply with any standard prescribed for the purposes of this Act is, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, proof of that non-compliance. S. 59AB(6) inserted by No. 7/2001 s. 21. (6) Notwithstanding the rule against hearsay, a transport certificate relating to the transport of prescribed industrial waste shall be admissible in evidence in any proceedings under this Act and shall be prima facie evidence of the matters stated therein. S. 59AC inserted by No. 87/1989 s. 52, amended by No. 37/2002 s. 45(2)(a). 59AC Appearance in proceedings for an offence If in any proceedings (whether summary or not) in a court for an offence against this Act the informant is a person authorised to take the proceedings under section 59 he or she may appear— (a) personally; or
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