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17GDefence in respect of handling food

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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. S. 17H inserted by No. 14/2001 s. 8.

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