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Government Approves Fines of up to €2 million for Sales of Tainted Food
Wednesday 03 March 2010 Zoom in | Print page
Bratislava, March 3 (TASR) - Bodies of the State Food Inspectorate will have the right to impose penalties of up to €2 million for repeated violations of the Food Act, according to an amendment to the act that was approved by the Government on Wednesday.
Until now, inspectors were able to impose fines amounting to no more than €1.66 million. Misdemeanours committed by individuals will attract fines of €1,000, or double this amount in the case of repeat offences.
The bill approved by the Cabinet is due to be discussed via a fast-track procedure as early as during the ongoing parliamentary session. It is projected to enter into force on May 1.
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