Australian Capital Territory Repealed Acts

This legislation has been repealed.

FOOD ACT 1992 (REPEALED) - SECT 39

    (1)     A licensee shall not, without the approval of the Minister—

        (a)     structurally alter food premises including fixtures or fittings in those premises; or

        (b)     alter any food processing appliances installed in food premises.

Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.

    (2)     The Minister may, on application by a licensee, approve an alteration of the kind referred to in subsection (1).

    (3)     An application shall—

        (a)     be executed by the applicant; and

        (b)     where it is proposed to structurally alter food premises—be accompanied by a copy of the relevant plans and specifications.

Note 1     A fee may be determined under s 82 (Determination of fees) for this section.

Note 2     If a form is approved under s 83 (Approved forms) for an application, the form must be used.

    (4)     The Minister may, by written notice, require the applicant to provide, either orally or in writing, such further information relating to the application as is specified in the notice.

    (5)     The Minister shall, if satisfied, having regard to such of the matters referred to in section 33 (3) as he or she considers to be relevant to the circumstances of the application, by notice in writing given to the licensee—

        (a)     approve the alteration; or

        (b)     refuse to approve the alteration.

Note 1     A fee may be determined under s 82 (Determination of fees) for this section.

Note 2     If a form is approved under s 83 (Approved forms) for an application, the form must be used.