Tasmanian Consolidated Acts

FOOD ACT 2003 - SECT 17

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

Penalty:

In the case of –

(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding 400 penalty units; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 2 000 penalty units.

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

Penalty:

In the case of –

(a) an individual, a fine not exceeding 400 penalty units; or

(b) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 2 000 penalty units.

      (3) For the purposes of this section, it is immaterial whether the food concerned is safe.