Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Food Act 1984 - SECT 17G

Defence in respect of handling food

17G. Defence in respect of handling food

In any proceedings for an offence under section 8, 8A, 11(1) or 12(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.