FOOD ACT 1984 - SECT 38AA Procedure for notification

FOOD ACT 1984 - SECT 38AA

    (1)     This section applies if the proprietor of a food business—

        (a)     is operating, or intends to operate, from a food premises; and

        (b)     is of the opinion that the premises is exempt under section 38(1) or (2) from the requirement to be registered.

    (2)     The proprietor must notify the relevant registration authority of the operation or intended operation of the food premises.

    (3)     The notification must include any information and be accompanied by any documents required under section 36.

    (4)     On receipt of the notification, the registration authority must determine whether the premises are exempt from the requirement to be registered.

    (5)     If the registration authority is not satisfied that the premises are exempt, the registration authority may—

        (a)     request further information from the proprietor; or

        (b)     advise the proprietor that the premises must be registered.

S. 38AB inserted by No. 42/2009 s. 18.