Section 153 — Handling food making it defined food — strict liability

(1)A person commits an offence if the person handles any food intended for supply in a way that makes, will make, or is likely to make, the food a defined food.

(2)A person who is guilty of an offence under subsection (1) shall be liable on conviction —

(a)where the person is an individual — to a fine not exceeding $8,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or to both; or

(b)where the person is not an individual — to a fine not exceeding $15,000.

(3)Strict liability applies to the offence in subsection (1).

(4)For the purposes of this section, it is immaterial whether the food concerned is safe.