1 Prosecution is the responsibility of the cantons.
2 Articles 6 and 7 of the Federal Act of 22 March 1974126 on Administrative Criminal Law also apply to prosecution by cantonal authorities.
3 Notice of convictions, penalty orders and decisions not to proceed in cases under Article 19 paragraph 2 must be given in full written form to the Federal Office of Police immediately after they are issued where the indictment demanded an unsuspended custodial sentence.