Tasmanian Consolidated Acts

FOOD ACT 2003 - SECT 16

      (1) A person must not handle food intended for sale in a manner that will render, or is likely to render, the food unsafe.

Penalty:

In the case of –

(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding 500 penalty units; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 2 500 penalty units.

      (2) A person must not sell food that is unsafe.

Penalty:

In the case of –

(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding 500 penalty units; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 2 500 penalty units.