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Section 137 - Crimes Act 1900 - Contaminating goods with intent to cause public alarm or — Zoe

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137 Contaminating goods with intent to cause public alarm or A person must not contaminate goods with the intention of— (a) causing public alarm or anxiety; or (b) causing economic loss through public awareness of the contamination.

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