Section 161 — Supplying food imported for private consumption — strict liability

(1)A person shall be guilty of an offence if —

(a)the person supplies any food;

(b)the food is none of the following:

(i)a prohibited food;

(ii)a food of higher regulatory concern mentioned in section 44(4);

(c)the food was imported; and

(d)the food was imported on the basis that it was for private consumption only.

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

(3)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 $5,000 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 $10,000.