Criminal Code Act 1995

Schedule - The Criminal Code  

Section 3

CHAPTER 9 - DANGERS TO THE COMMUNITY  

Part 9.6 - Contamination of goods  

SECTION 380.1   Definitions  

(1)    
In this Part:

constitutional trade and commerce
means trade and commerce:


(a) with other countries; or


(b) among the States; or


(c) between a State and a Territory; or


(d) between 2 Territories.

contaminate
goods includes:


(a) interfere with the goods; or


(b) make it appear that the goods have been contaminated or interfered with.

goods
includes any substance:


(a) whether or not for human consumption; and


(b) whether natural or manufactured; and


(c) whether or not incorporated or mixed with other goods.


(2)    
A reference in this Part to economic loss caused through public awareness of the contamination of goods includes a reference to economic loss caused through:


(a) members of the public not purchasing or using those goods or similar things; or


(b) steps taken to avoid public alarm or anxiety or to avoid harm to members of the public.



 

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