30Official marks

30 Official marks

(1)  For the purpose of this section, an official mark is a unique identifying brand, mark, label or stamp that is placed on primary produce –

(a) as a unique identifier required by the Chief Inspector as a condition of accreditation; or

(b) to comply with a food safety scheme; or

(c) otherwise to comply with this Act.

(2)  A person must not, without the approval of the Chief Inspector –

(a) manufacture, have in his or her possession, apply, alter or interfere with an official mark; or

(b) manufacture, have in his or her possession or apply a mark resembling, or apparently intended to resemble, an official mark; or

(c) manufacture or have in his or her possession an official marking device.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 500 penalty units; or

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.

(3)  An offence against this section is an offence of strict liability.