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Food Act 2014

Provisions relating to recognition, territorial authorities, administration, and enforcement - Offences - Infringement offences

220: Form of infringement notice

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"What an infringement notice must look like and what it must say"

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An infringement notice is a special document that tells you about an offence you are alleged to have committed. It must be in a certain form, which is prescribed under section 391. This form must have certain details, including what the alleged offence is, when and where it happened, and how much you have to pay.

The notice must also tell you how long you have to pay the fee, where to pay it, and that you have the right to ask for a hearing or to cancel the notice. You will also be told what will happen if you do not pay the fee or ask for a hearing or cancellation.

The notice will include a summary of the provisions of section 21(10) of the Summary Proceedings Act 1957, which explains more about your rights and what you can do.

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Part 4Provisions relating to recognition, territorial authorities, administration, and enforcement
Offences: Infringement offences

220Form of infringement notice

  1. An infringement notice must be in the form prescribed under section 391.

  2. The prescribed form must contain the following details:

  3. sufficient details to inform the person served with the notice of the time, place, and nature of the alleged offence; and
    1. the amount of the infringement fee prescribed for the offence; and
      1. the time within which the infringement fee must be paid; and
        1. the address of the place at which the infringement fee must be paid; and
          1. a statement of the person's right to ask for a hearing; and
            1. a statement of the person's right to ask for cancellation of the notice; and
              1. a statement of what will happen if the person does not pay the infringement fee or ask for a hearing or ask for cancellation of the notice; and
                1. a summary of the provisions of section 21(10) of the Summary Proceedings Act 1957.