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In forceDefence in respect of handling food
Part 2Offences relating to food
Division 3Defences
27 Defence in respect of handling food
In any proceedings for an offence under section 13, section 16(1) or section 17(1), it is a defence if it is proved that the person caused the food to which the offence relates to be destroyed or otherwise disposed of immediately after the food was handled in the manner that was likely to render it unsafe or unsuitable.
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