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Food Act 2004
59Destruction of filthy, decomposed or putrid matter
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59 Destruction of filthy, decomposed or putrid matter (1) If an authorised officer who has seized food 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 may cause the food to be destroyed. (2) Subsection (1) applies despite any provision of this Part to the contrary.