Section 222: Power to compound offences.

(1) Notwithstanding provisions of any legislation, the court may, in the case of a first- time offender, direct any person who has committed an offence of theft of electricity or any other offence to pay a sum of money to the affected licensee, franchisee or permit holder, company or individual.
(2) On payment of the sum of money in accordance with subsection (1), a person in custody in connection with that offence shall, be set free and no proceedings shall be instituted or continued against such person or company in court.