If a fine not exceeding 20,000 Swiss francs may be imposed and if the investigation of persons suspected of an offence under Article 6 of the Federal Act of 22 March 19741on Administrative Criminal Law (ACLA) would result ininvestigative measures which would be disproportionate to the penalty imposed, the company (Art. 7 ACLA) may be ordered to pay the fine instead of prosecuting such persons.
Articles 6 and 7 of the ACLA apply to criminal proceedings carried out by cantonal authorities.