Section 94 (Customs Act) – Recovery of penalties by process of law

94. Recovery of penalties by process of law

(a)     Without derogation from any powers conferred upon the Commissioner any penalty or forfeiture incurred under this Act may be recovered either by civil action or upon criminal prosecution in any court of competent jurisdiction, and in the case of a criminal prosecution the court passing sentence may also make an order regarding any unpaid duty or charge and impose civil penalties or enforce forfeiture.

[Paragraph (a) substituted by section 97 of Act 35 of 2007]

(b)     Any civil proceedings under this section may be instituted in the name of the Commissioner.