38 Contamination of or interference with goods with intention of causing public alarm or anxiety, etc
Public Order Act 1986 (1986 c 64) | Legislation

Part V Miscellaneous and General

38  Contamination of or interference with goods with intention of causing public alarm or anxiety, etc

(1)     It is an offence for a person, with the intention—

(a)     of causing public alarm or anxiety, or

(b)     of causing injury to members of the public consuming or using the goods, or

(c)     of causing economic loss to any person by reason of the goods being shunned by members of the public, or

(d)     of causing economic loss to any person by reason of steps taken to avoid any

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