Food Act 2004 (NT)

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NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

FOOD ACT 2004

As in force at 29 September 2021

Table of provisions [if supportFields]><span style='mso-element:field-begin'></span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>&#160;</span>TOC \o &#34;1-9&#34; <span style='mso-element: field-separator'></span><![endif] — Preliminary1 — Short title2 — Commencement3 — Objects4 — Application of Act to primary food production5 — Act binds CrownPart 2 — Interpretation6 — Definitions7 — Meaning of 8 — Meaning of 9 — Meaning of 10 — Meaning of 11 — Meaning of Part 3 — Offences relating to foodDivision 1 — Serious offences relating to food12 — Handling food in unsafe manner13 — Sale of unsafe food14 — False description of foodDivision 2 — Other offences relating to food15 — Handling and sale of unsafe food16 — Handling and sale of unsuitable food17 — Misleading conduct relating to sale of food18 — Sale of food not complying with purchaser's demand19 — Sale of unfit equipment or packaging or labelling material20 — Compliance with Food Standards Code21 — False descriptions of foodDivision 3 — Defences22 — Defence relating to publication of advertisements23 — Defence in respect of food for export24 — Defence of due diligence25 — Defence of mistaken and reasonable belief not available26 — Defence in respect of handling food27 — Defence in respect of sale of unfit equipment or packaging or labelling materialDivision 4 — General28 — Application of provisions outside Territory29 — Alternative verdicts for serious food offencesPart 4 — AdministrationDivision 1 — Chief Health Officer30 — Powers and functions of Chief Health Officer31 — Delegation32 — Exemption from application of ActDivision 2 — Enforcement agencies33 — Appointment of enforcement agencies34 — Powers and functions of enforcement agencies35 — Conditions on exercise of powers etc. by enforcement agencies36 — Reports by enforcement agenciesDivision 3 — Authorised officers37 — Appointment of authorised officers38 — Functions of authorised officers39 — Identity cards of authorised officersPart 5 — Emergency powers40 — Application of Part41 — When emergency order may be made42 — Nature of order43 — Special provisions relating to recall orders44 — Manner of making orders45 — Compensation46 — Failure to comply with emergency orders47 — Limitation on stay of operation of emergency powersPart 6 — Powers of entry, inspection and seizureDivision 1 — Entry, inspection and seizure48 — Power of entry and inspection of authorised officers49 — Self-incrimination not an excuse50 — Power of seizure51 — Search warrants52 — Failure to comply with requirements of authorised officer53 — Interfering with seized substances or things54 — False information55 — Obstructing or impersonating authorised officersDivision 2 — Substances or things seized by authorised officers56 — Interpretation57 — Seized substances or things58 — Notification of seizure

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