Tasmanian Consolidated Acts Tasmanian Consolidated Acts
(1) Where, in the opinion of an inspector, the condition of any licensed meat premises or licensed pet food works or any procedure relating to the operation of those premises or works is insanitary or unhygienic, the inspector may, by notice in writing served on the person apparently in charge of the licensed meat premises –
(a) require that person to cause that condition or procedure to be remedied by taking the steps specified in the notice within the period specified in the notice, being a period not exceeding 24 hours; and
(b) require the cessation of use of the licensed meat premises or licensed pet food works, either absolutely or as specified in the notice for a period specified in the notice, being a period not exceeding 24 hours, or until the steps so specified are taken, whichever is the shorter period.
(2) Where, in the opinion of the Chief Inspector, the condition of any licensed meat premises or licensed pet food works or any procedure relating to the operation of those premises or works is insanitary or unhygienic, the Chief Inspector may, by notice in writing served on the person apparently in charge of those premises or works –
(a) require that person to cause that condition to be remedied by taking the steps specified in the notice within the time specified in the notice; and
(b) require the cessation of use of the licensed meat premises or licensed pet food works, either absolutely or as specified in the notice, until the steps so specified are taken.
(3) A person may apply to the Magistrates Court (Administrative Appeals Division) for a review of the Chief Inspector's decision to serve the person with a notice under subsection (2).
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(5) A person served with a notice under subsection (1) or subsection (2) who fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with the notice is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine not exceeding 5 penalty units for each day during which the offence continues.