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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—
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> > > (a) summarily before the Local Court, or
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> > > (b) before the Supreme Court in its summary jurisdiction.
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> > (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.
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> **s 118:** Am 2007 No 94, Sch 2.