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Food Act 2003
46Destruction of filthy, decomposed or putrid matter
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#### 46 Destruction of filthy, decomposed or putrid matter
46 Destruction of filthy, decomposed or putrid matter
> If an authorised officer who has seized food under this Part is satisfied that the food consists wholly or partly of filthy, decomposed or putrid matter or that it poses an immediate risk to health or property, the authorised officer (disregarding any provision to the contrary in this Part) may cause the food to be destroyed.