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s17 Proprietor’s Name to be Affixed to Premises

Have you been charged with Failing to Have the Proprietor’s Name to be Affixed to Premises?

If so, do not hesitate to consult a specialist criminal lawyer to assist you.

Please read below for more information in relation to this charge.

The offence

Section 17 of the Food Act 1984.

The prosecution must prove:

  1. The defendant was the proprietor of a food business;

  1. The proprietor failed to ensure that his, her or its name was prominently displayed on any food premises used in connection with the food business.

The maximum penalty

10 penalty units.

Where will my case be heard?

Failing to Have the Proprietor’s Name to be Affixed to Premises cases can only be heard in the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria.

Questions to consider

Do you have a defence?

If you are pleading guilty, what can you do to minimise your sentence?

What to do next?

Arrange a time to consult with a specialist criminal lawyer as soon as possible. Thorough preparation results in more successful outcomes.

If you have been charged with Failing to Have the Proprietor’s Name to be Affixed to Premises speak to an experienced lawyer today.

The legislation

Section 17 Proprietor’s name to be affixed to premises

(1) The proprietor of a food business must ensure that his, her or its name is prominently displayed on any food premises used in connection with the food business.

Penalty: 10 penalty units.

(2) A person who sells any food from any premises on which the name of any other person appears under subsection (1) must be taken to have sold the food as the agent of that other person, unless the contrary is proved.

 

Food Safety Charges

Food Act 1984

s8 Knowingly Handling Food in an Unsafe Manner

s8A Handling Food in an Unsafe Manner In Other Circumstances

s9 Knowingly Selling Unsafe Food

s9A Sale of Unsafe Food in Other Circumstances

s10 Knowingly Falsely Describing Food

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s11 Handling and Sale of Unsafe Food

s12 Handling and Sale of Unsuitable Food

s13 Misleading Conduct Relating to Sale of Food

s14 Sale of Food Not Complying with Purchaser’s Demand

s16 Non-Compliance with Food Standards Code

s17 Proprietor’s Name to be Affixed to Premises

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