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Food Act 2003
118Nature of proceedings for offences
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118 Nature of proceedings for offences
118 Nature of proceedings for offences
(1) Proceedings for an offence under this Act or the regulations may be dealt with—
(a) summarily before the Local Court, or
(b) before the Supreme Court in its summary jurisdiction.
(2) If proceedings are brought before the Local Court, the maximum monetary penalty that the Local Court may impose for the offence is $10,000, despite any higher maximum monetary penalty provided in respect of the offence.
s 118: Am 2007 No 94, Sch 2.