s 17
In forceHandling and sale of unsuitable food
Part 2Offences relating to food
Division 2Other offences relating to food
17 Handling and sale of unsuitable food
(1)
A person must not handle food intended for sale in a manner that will render, or is likely to render, the food unsuitable. Maximum penalty: Maximum penalty:
(a)
If the offender is a body corporate—$200 000.
(b)
If the offender is a natural person—$40 000.
(2)
A person must not sell food that is unsuitable. Maximum penalty: Maximum penalty:
(a)
If the offender is a body corporate—$200 000.
(b)
If the offender is a natural person—$40 000.
(3)
For the purposes of this section, it is immaterial whether the food concerned is safe.
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