26Foods and liquids

26 Foods and liquids

(1) A person commits an offence if the person: (a) brings food or liquid onto or into any controlled Museum premises; or (b) consumes food or liquid on or in any controlled Museum premises.

Penalty: 5 penalty units.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply: (a) if the food or liquid is for medical purposes; or (b) to bringing water into, or drinking water in, any controlled Museum premises if the water is in a sealed container; or (c) to bringing food or liquid onto or into any controlled Museum premises for the purpose of feeding an infant if the food or liquid is in a sealed container; or (d) to breastfeeding an infant; or (e) to bringing food or liquid into, or consuming food or liquid in, an area designated for consuming food or liquid.

Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (2): see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.