P-29 - Food Products Act

Section 1 Disposition versions

2021-10-06

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates a different meaning, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “agricultural product” : a foodstuff of animal or vegetable origin, including unharvested foodstuffs;

(a.1)  “marine product” : any fish, shellfish or crustacean able to live in a marine environment and any echinoderm, including parts of such animals and the products or by-products derived therefrom;

(a.2)  “fresh water product” : any fish, shellfish or crustacean unable to live in a marine environment and any batrachian, including parts of such animals and the products or by-products derived therefrom;

(a.3)  “dairy product” : milk, or any derivative of milk, and any food product made with milk as the sole ingredient or the main ingredient;

(a.4)  “dairy product substitute” : any food product which may be substituted for a dairy product and which, in its external characteristics or its mode of use, resembles a dairy product ;

(b)  “food” : anything which may be used to feed man or animals, including beverages, except alcoholic beverages within the meaning of the Act respecting the Société des alcools du Québec (chapter S-13) and edible cannabis products within the meaning of the Cannabis Regulation Act (chapter C-5.3);

(b.1)  “ice” : the ice used for the preparation or preservation of food, intended for human consumption or intended to come into contact with food, with water subject to the Regulation respecting drinking water made under the Environment Quality Act (chapter Q-2) or with any alcoholic beverage within the meaning of the Act respecting the Société des alcools du Québec;

(c)  “product” : an agricultural product, a marine product, a fresh water product, a dairy product, a dairy product substitute or food;

(c.1)  “dairy producer” : any person who sells or delivers milk or cream from a herd operated by the person ;

(c.2)  “dairy plant” : an establishment or a vehicle where raw milk or cream is received or where a dairy product is prepared for wholesale;

(d)  “permit” : a permit issued under this Act;

(e)  (paragraph repealed);

(f)  “authorized person” : a person referred to in section 32;

(g)  “Minister” : the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food;

(h)  “retail” : any sale of products, excluding meals or refreshments, to a purchaser or to a user for consumption or use but not for resale;

(i)  “wholesale” : any sale of products to a purchaser for resale, standing or after preparation, conditioning or processing;

(j)  “retailer” : any person engaged in retail;

(j.1)  “dairy distributor” : any person, other than a retailer operating a retail establishment or a restaurateur who delivers or causes to be delivered milk or cream to customers;

(k)  “restaurateur” : any person who serves or sells meals or refreshments for consumption, for a consideration, the operator of a teaching establishment or of any establishment governed by the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S-4.2), the Act respecting health services and social services for Cree Native persons (chapter S-5), the Act respecting the Québec correctional system (chapter S-40.1), the Government or the Government departments and agencies.

For the purposes of this Act, bottled water, water sold by volume, water intended for bottling or sale by volume and water used or intended for use in the preparation or preservation of food, to the extent that such food or such water is intended for human consumption for promotional or commercial purposes, are considered to be food. Ice is also considered to be food.

For the purposes of this Act and unless the context indicates a different meaning, «person» includes a partnership, an association, a cooperative or a body.

1974, c. 35, s. 1; 1977, c. 35, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 77, s. 21; 1981, c. 29, s. 2; 1983, c. 53, s. 1; 1990, c. 80, s. 1; 1991, c. 43, s. 22; 1992, c. 21, s. 209; 1994, c. 23, s. 23; 1996, c. 50, s. 1; 1997, c. 75, s. 47; 2000, c. 26, s. 2; 2002, c. 24, s. 204; 2021, c. 29, s. 2.

2007-02-05

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates a different meaning, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “agricultural product” : a foodstuff of animal or vegetable origin, including unharvested foodstuffs;

(a.1)  “marine product” : any fish, shellfish or crustacean able to live in a marine environment and any echinoderm, including parts of such animals and the products or by-products derived therefrom;

(a.2)  “fresh water product” : any fish, shellfish or crustacean unable to live in a marine environment and any batrachian, including parts of such animals and the products or by-products derived therefrom;

(a.3)  “dairy product” : milk, or any derivative of milk, and any food product made with milk as the sole ingredient or the main ingredient;

(a.4)  “dairy product substitute” : any food product which may be substituted for a dairy product and which, in its external characteristics or its mode of use, resembles a dairy product ;

(b)  “food” : anything which may be used to feed man or animals, including beverages other than alcoholic beverages within the meaning of the Act respecting the Société des alcools du Québec (chapter S-13);

(b.1)  “ice” : the ice used for the preparation or preservation of food, intended for human consumption or intended to come into contact with food, with water subject to the Regulation respecting drinking water made under the Environment Quality Act (chapter Q-2) or with any alcoholic beverage within the meaning of the Act respecting the Société des alcools du Québec;

(c)  “product” : an agricultural product, a marine product, a fresh water product, a dairy product, a dairy product substitute or food;

(c.1)  “dairy producer” : any person who sells or delivers milk or cream from a herd operated by the person ;

(c.2)  “dairy plant” : an establishment or a vehicle where raw milk or cream is received or where a dairy product is prepared for wholesale;

(d)  “permit” : a permit issued under this Act;

(e)  (paragraph repealed);

(f)  “authorized person” : a person referred to in section 32;

(g)  “Minister” : the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food;

(h)  “retail” : any sale of products, excluding meals or refreshments, to a purchaser or to a user for consumption or use but not for resale;

(i)  “wholesale” : any sale of products to a purchaser for resale, standing or after preparation, conditioning or processing;

(j)  “retailer” : any person engaged in retail;

(j.1)  “dairy distributor” : any person, other than a retailer operating a retail establishment or a restaurateur who delivers or causes to be delivered milk or cream to customers;

(k)  “restaurateur” : any person who serves or sells meals or refreshments for consumption, for a consideration, the operator of a teaching establishment or of any establishment governed by the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S-4.2), the Act respecting health services and social services for Cree Native persons (chapter S-5), the Act respecting the Québec correctional system (chapter S-40.1), the Government or the Government departments and agencies.

For the purposes of this Act, bottled water, water sold by volume, water intended for bottling or sale by volume and water used or intended for use in the preparation or preservation of food, to the extent that such food or such water is intended for human consumption for promotional or commercial purposes, are considered to be food. Ice is also considered to be food.

For the purposes of this Act and unless the context indicates a different meaning, «person» includes a partnership, an association, a cooperative or a body.

1974, c. 35, s. 1; 1977, c. 35, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 77, s. 21; 1981, c. 29, s. 2; 1983, c. 53, s. 1; 1990, c. 80, s. 1; 1991, c. 43, s. 22; 1992, c. 21, s. 209; 1994, c. 23, s. 23; 1996, c. 50, s. 1; 1997, c. 75, s. 47; 2000, c. 26, s. 2; 2002, c. 24, s. 204.

2000-06-16

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates a different meaning, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “agricultural product” : a foodstuff of animal or vegetable origin, including unharvested foodstuffs;

(a.1)  “marine product” : any fish, shellfish or crustacean able to live in a marine environment and any echinoderm, including parts of such animals and the products or by-products derived therefrom;

(a.2)  “fresh water product” : any fish, shellfish or crustacean unable to live in a marine environment and any batrachian, including parts of such animals and the products or by-products derived therefrom;

(a.3)  “dairy product” : milk, or any derivative of milk, and any food product made with milk as the sole ingredient or the main ingredient;

(a.4)  “dairy product substitute” : any food product which may be substituted for a dairy product and which, in its external characteristics or its mode of use, resembles a dairy product ;

(b)  “food” : anything which may be used to feed man or animals, including beverages other than alcoholic beverages within the meaning of the Act respecting the Société des alcools du Québec (chapter S-13);

(b.1)  “ice” : the ice used for the preparation or preservation of food, intended for human consumption or intended to come into contact with food, with water subject to the Regulation respecting drinking water made under the Environment Quality Act (chapter Q-2) or with any alcoholic beverage within the meaning of the Act respecting the Société des alcools du Québec;

(c)  “product” : an agricultural product, a marine product, a fresh water product, a dairy product, a dairy product substitute or food;

(c.1)  “dairy producer” : any person who sells or delivers milk or cream from a herd operated by the person ;

(c.2)  “dairy plant” : an establishment or a vehicle where raw milk or cream is received or where a dairy product is prepared for wholesale;

(d)  “permit” : a permit issued under this Act;

(e)  (paragraph repealed);

(f)  “authorized person” : a person referred to in section 32;

(g)  “Minister” : the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food;

(h)  “retail” : any sale of products, excluding meals or refreshments, to a purchaser or to a user for consumption or use but not for resale;

(i)  “wholesale” : any sale of products to a purchaser for resale, standing or after preparation, conditioning or processing;

(j)  “retailer” : any person engaged in retail;

(j.1)  “dairy distributor” : any person, other than a retailer operating a retail establishment or a restaurateur who delivers or causes to be delivered milk or cream to customers;

(k)  “restaurateur” : any person who serves or sells meals or refreshments for consumption, for a consideration, the operator of a teaching establishment or of any establishment governed by the Act respecting correctional services (chapter S-4.01), the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S-4.2), the Act respecting health services and social services for Cree Native persons (chapter S-5), the Government or the Government departments and agencies.

For the purposes of this Act, bottled water, water sold by volume, water intended for bottling or sale by volume and water used or intended for use in the preparation or preservation of food, to the extent that such food or such water is intended for human consumption for promotional or commercial purposes, are considered to be food. Ice is also considered to be food.

For the purposes of this Act and unless the context indicates a different meaning, «person» includes a partnership, an association, a cooperative or a body.

1974, c. 35, s. 1; 1977, c. 35, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 77, s. 21; 1981, c. 29, s. 2; 1983, c. 53, s. 1; 1990, c. 80, s. 1; 1991, c. 43, s. 22; 1992, c. 21, s. 209; 1994, c. 23, s. 23; 1996, c. 50, s. 1; 1997, c. 75, s. 47; 2000, c. 26, s. 2.

1998-06-01

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates a different meaning, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “agricultural product” : a foodstuff of animal or vegetable origin, including unharvested foodstuffs;

(a.1)  “marine product” : any fish, shellfish or crustacean able to live in a marine environment and any echinoderm, including parts of such animals and the products or by-products derived therefrom;

(a.2)  “fresh water product” : any fish, shellfish or crustacean unable to live in a marine environment and any batrachian, including parts of such animals and the products or by-products derived therefrom;

(b)  “food” : anything which may be used to feed man or animals, including beverages other than alcoholic beverages within the meaning of the Act respecting the Société des alcools du Québec (chapter S-13);

(b.1)  “ice” : the ice used for the preparation or preservation of food, intended for human consumption or intended to come into contact with food, with water subject to the Regulation respecting drinking water made under the Environment Quality Act (chapter Q-2) or with any alcoholic beverage within the meaning of the Act respecting the Société des alcools du Québec;

(c)  “product” : an agricultural product, a marine product, a fresh water product or food;

(d)  “permit” : a permit issued under this Act;

(e)  (paragraph repealed);

(f)  “authorized person” : a person referred to in section 32;

(g)  “Minister” : the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food;

(h)  “retail” : any sale of products, excluding meals or refreshments, to a purchaser or to a user for consumption or use but not for resale;

(i)  “wholesale” : any sale of products to a purchaser for resale, standing or after preparation, conditioning or processing;

(j)  “retailer” : any person engaged in retail;

(k)  “restaurateur” : any person who serves or sells meals or refreshments for consumption, for a consideration, the operator of a teaching establishment or of any establishment governed by the Act respecting correctional services (chapter S-4.01), the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S-4.2), the Act respecting health services and social services for Cree Native persons (chapter S-5), the Government or the Government departments and agencies.

For the purposes of this Act, bottled water, water sold by volume, water intended for bottling or sale by volume and water used or intended for use in the preparation or preservation of food, to the extent that such food or such water is intended for human consumption for promotional or commercial purposes, are considered to be food. Ice is also considered to be food.

1974, c. 35, s. 1; 1977, c. 35, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 77, s. 21; 1981, c. 29, s. 2; 1983, c. 53, s. 1; 1990, c. 80, s. 1; 1991, c. 43, s. 22; 1992, c. 21, s. 209; 1994, c. 23, s. 23; 1996, c. 50, s. 1; 1997, c. 75, s. 47.

1996-12-16

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates a different meaning, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “agricultural product” : a foodstuff of animal or vegetable origin, including unharvested foodstuffs;

(a.1)  “marine product” : any fish, shellfish or crustacean able to live in a marine environment and any echinoderm, including parts of such animals and the products or by-products derived therefrom;

(a.2)  “fresh water product” : any fish, shellfish or crustacean unable to live in a marine environment and any batrachian, including parts of such animals and the products or by-products derived therefrom;

(b)  “food” : anything which may be used to feed man or animals, including beverages other than alcoholic beverages within the meaning of the Act respecting the Société des alcools du Québec (chapter S-13);

(b.1)  “ice” : the ice used for the preparation or preservation of food, intended for human consumption or intended to come into contact with food, with water subject to the Regulation respecting drinking water made under the Environment Quality Act (chapter Q-2) or with any alcoholic beverage within the meaning of the Act respecting the Société des alcools du Québec;

(c)  “product” : an agricultural product, a marine product, a fresh water product or food;

(d)  “permit” : a permit issued under this Act;

(e)  (paragraph repealed);

(f)  “authorized person” : a person referred to in section 32;

(g)  “Minister” : the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food;

(h)  “retail” : any sale of products, excluding meals or refreshments, to a purchaser or to a user for consumption or use but not for resale;

(i)  “wholesale” : any sale of products to a purchaser for resale, standing or after preparation, conditioning or processing;

(j)  “retailer” : any person engaged in retail;

(k)  “restaurateur” : any person who serves or sells meals or refreshments for consumption, for a consideration, the operator of a teaching establishment or of any establishment governed by the Act respecting correctional services (chapter S-4.01), the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S-4.2), the Act respecting health services and social services for Cree Native persons (chapter S-5), the Mental Patients Protection Act (chapter P-41), the Government or the Government departments and agencies.

For the purposes of this Act, bottled water, water sold by volume, water intended for bottling or sale by volume and water used or intended for use in the preparation or preservation of food, to the extent that such food or such water is intended for human consumption for promotional or commercial purposes, are considered to be food. Ice is also considered to be food.

1974, c. 35, s. 1; 1977, c. 35, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 77, s. 21; 1981, c. 29, s. 2; 1983, c. 53, s. 1; 1990, c. 80, s. 1; 1991, c. 43, s. 22; 1992, c. 21, s. 209; 1994, c. 23, s. 23; 1996, c. 50, s. 1.

1995-05-01

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates a different meaning, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “agricultural product” : a foodstuff of animal or vegetable origin, including unharvested foodstuffs;

(a.1)  “marine product” : any fish, shellfish or crustacean able to live in a marine environment and any echinoderm, including parts of such animals and the products or by-products derived therefrom;

(a.2)  “fresh water product” : any fish, shellfish or crustacean unable to live in a marine environment and any batrachian, including parts of such animals and the products or by-products derived therefrom;

(b)  “food” : anything which may be used to feed man or animals, including beverages other than alcoholic beverages within the meaning of the Act respecting the Société des alcools du Québec (chapter S-13);

(b.1)  “ice” : the ice used for the preparation or preservation of food;

(c)  “product” : an agricultural product, a marine product, a fresh water product, a food or ice;

(d)  “permit” : a permit issued under this Act;

(e)  “regulation” : a regulation made under this Act;

(f)  “authorized person” : a person referred to in section 32;

(g)  “Minister” : the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food;

(h)  “retail” : any sale of products, excluding meals or refreshments, to a purchaser or to a user for consumption or use but not for resale;

(i)  “wholesale” : any sale of products to a purchaser for resale, standing or after preparation, conditioning or processing;

(j)  “retailer” : any person engaged in retail;

(k)  “restaurateur” : any person who serves or sells meals or refreshments for consumption, for a consideration, the operator of a teaching establishment or of any establishment governed by the Act respecting correctional services (chapter S-4.01), the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S-4.2), the Act respecting health services and social services for Cree Native persons (chapter S-5), the Mental Patients Protection Act (chapter P-41), the Government or the Government departments and agencies.

1974, c. 35, s. 1; 1977, c. 35, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 77, s. 21; 1981, c. 29, s. 2; 1983, c. 53, s. 1; 1990, c. 80, s. 1; 1991, c. 43, s. 22; 1992, c. 21, s. 209; 1994, c. 23, s. 23.

1992-10-01

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates a different meaning, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “agricultural product” : a foodstuff of animal or vegetable origin, including unharvested foodstuffs;

(a.1)  “marine product” : any fish, shellfish or crustacean able to live in a marine environment and any echinoderm, including parts of such animals and the products or by-products derived therefrom;

(a.2)  “fresh water product” : any fish, shellfish or crustacean unable to live in a marine environment and any batrachian, including parts of such animals and the products or by-products derived therefrom;

(b)  “food” : anything which may be used to feed man or animals, including beverages other than alcoholic beverages within the meaning of the Act respecting the Société des alcools du Québec (chapter S-13);

(b.1)  “ice” : the ice used for the preparation or preservation of food;

(c)  “product” : an agricultural product, a marine product, a fresh water product, a food or ice;

(d)  “permit” : a permit issued under this Act;

(e)  “regulation” : a regulation made under this Act;

(f)  “authorized person” : a person referred to in section 32;

(g)  “Minister” : the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food;

(h)  “retail” : any sale of products, excluding meals or refreshments, to a purchaser or to a user for consumption or use but not for resale;

(i)  “wholesale” : any sale of products to a purchaser for resale, standing or after preparation, conditioning or processing;

(j)  “retailer” : any person engaged in retail;

(k)  “restaurateur” : any person who serves or sells meals or refreshments for consumption, for a consideration, the operator of a teaching establishment or of any establishment governed by the Act respecting correctional services (chapter S-4.01), the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S-4.2), the Act respecting health services and social services for Cree and Inuit Native persons (chapter S-5), the Mental Patients Protection Act (chapter P-41), the Government or the Government departments and agencies.

1974, c. 35, s. 1; 1977, c. 35, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 77, s. 21; 1981, c. 29, s. 2; 1983, c. 53, s. 1; 1990, c. 80, s. 1; 1991, c. 43, s. 22; 1992, c. 21, s. 209.

1992-06-15

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates a different meaning, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “agricultural product” : a foodstuff of animal or vegetable origin, including unharvested foodstuffs;

(a.1)  “marine product” : any fish, shellfish or crustacean able to live in a marine environment and any echinoderm, including parts of such animals and the products or by-products derived therefrom;

(a.2)  “fresh water product” : any fish, shellfish or crustacean unable to live in a marine environment and any batrachian, including parts of such animals and the products or by-products derived therefrom;

(b)  “food” : anything which may be used to feed man or animals, including beverages other than alcoholic beverages within the meaning of the Act respecting the Société des alcools du Québec (chapter S-13);

(b.1)  “ice” : the ice used for the preparation or preservation of food;

(c)  “product” : an agricultural product, a marine product, a fresh water product, a food or ice;

(d)  “permit” : a permit issued under this Act;

(e)  “regulation” : a regulation made under this Act;

(f)  “authorized person” : a person referred to in section 32;

(g)  “Minister” : the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food;

(h)  “retail” : any sale of products, excluding meals or refreshments, to a purchaser or to a user for consumption or use but not for resale;

(i)  “wholesale” : any sale of products to a purchaser for resale, standing or after preparation, conditioning or processing;

(j)  “retailer” : any person engaged in retail;

(k)  “restaurateur” : any person who serves or sells meals or refreshments for consumption, for a consideration, the operator of a teaching establishment or of any establishment governed by the Act respecting correctional services (chapter S-4.01), the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S-5), the Mental Patients Protection Act (chapter P-41), the Government or the Government departments and agencies.

1974, c. 35, s. 1; 1977, c. 35, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 77, s. 21; 1981, c. 29, s. 2; 1983, c. 53, s. 1; 1990, c. 80, s. 1; 1991, c. 43, s. 22.

1990-12-20

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates a different meaning, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “agricultural product” : a foodstuff of animal or vegetable origin, including unharvested foodstuffs;

(a.1)  “marine product” : any fish, shellfish or crustacean able to live in a marine environment and any echinoderm, including parts of such animals and the products or by-products derived therefrom;

(a.2)  “fresh water product” : any fish, shellfish or crustacean unable to live in a marine environment and any batrachian, including parts of such animals and the products or by-products derived therefrom;

(b)  “food” : anything which may be used to feed man or animals, including beverages other than alcoholic beverages within the meaning of the Act respecting the Société des alcools du Québec (chapter S-13);

(b.1)  “ice” : the ice used for the preparation or preservation of food;

(c)  “product” : an agricultural product, a marine product, a fresh water product, a food or ice;

(d)  “permit” : a permit issued under this Act;

(e)  “regulation” : a regulation made under this Act;

(f)  “authorized person” : a person referred to in section 32;

(g)  “Minister” : the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food;

(h)  “retail” : any sale of products, excluding meals or refreshments, to a purchaser or to a user for consumption or use but not for resale;

(i)  “wholesale” : any sale of products to a purchaser for resale, standing or after preparation, conditioning or processing;

(j)  “retailer” : any person engaged in retail;

(k)  “restaurateur” : any person who serves or sells meals or refreshments for consumption, for a consideration, the operator of a teaching establishment or of any establishment governed by the Act respecting probation and houses of detention (chapter P-26), the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S-5), the Mental Patients Protection Act (chapter P-41), the Government or the Government departments and agencies.

1974, c. 35, s. 1; 1977, c. 35, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 77, s. 21; 1981, c. 29, s. 2; 1983, c. 53, s. 1; 1990, c. 80, s. 1.

1983-12-22

1. In this Act, unless the context indicates a different meaning, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “agricultural product” : a foodstuff of vegetable or animal origin;

(a.1)  “marine product” : any fish, shellfish or crustacean able to live in a marine environment and any echinoderm, including parts of such animals and the products or by-products derived therefrom;

(a.2)  “fresh water product” : any fish, shellfish or crustacean unable to live in a marine environment and any batrachian, including parts of such animals and the products or by-products derived therefrom;

(b)  “food” : anything which may be used to feed man or animals, including beverages other than alcoholic beverages within the meaning of the Act respecting the Société des alcools du Québec (chapter S-13);

(b.1)  “ice” : the ice used for the preparation or preservation of food;

(c)  “product” : an agricultural product, a marine product, a fresh water product, a food or ice;

(d)  “permit” : a permit issued under this Act;

(e)  “regulation” : a regulation made under this Act;

(f)  “authorized person” : a person referred to in section 32;

(g)  “Minister” : the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food;

(h)  “retail” : any sale of products, excluding meals or refreshments, to a purchaser or to a user for consumption or use but not for resale;

(i)  “wholesale” : any sale of products to a purchaser for resale, standing or after preparation, conditioning or processing;

(j)  “retailer” : any person engaged in retail;

(k)  “restaurateur” : any person who serves or sells meals or refreshments for consumption, for a consideration, the operator of a teaching establishment or of any establishment governed by the Act respecting probation and houses of detention (chapter P-26), the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S-5), the Mental Patients Protection Act (chapter P-41), the Government or the Government departments and agencies.

1974, c. 35, s. 1; 1977, c. 35, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 77, s. 21; 1981, c. 29, s. 2; 1983, c. 53, s. 1.

1981-12-19

1. In this act, unless the context indicates a different meaning, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “agricultural product” : a foodstuff of vegetable or animal origin;

(a.1)  “marine product” : fish, shellfish or crustaceans able to live in a marine environment, including parts of such animals and the products or by-products derived therefrom;

(b)  “food” : anything which may be used to feed man or animals, including beverages other than alcoholic beverages within the meaning of the Act respecting the Société des alcools du Québec (chapter S-13);

(c)  “product” : an agricultural product, a marine product or a food;

(d)  “permit” : a permit issued under this act;

(e)  “regulation” : a regulation made under this act;

(f)  “authorized person” : a person referred to in section 32;

(g)  “Minister” : the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food;

(h)  “retail” : any sale of products, excluding meals or refreshments, to a purchaser or to a user for consumption or use but not for resale;

(i)  “wholesale” : any sale of products to a purchaser for resale, standing or after preparation, conditioning or processing;

(j)  “retailer” : any person engaged in retail;

(k)  “restaurateur” : any person who serves or sells meals or refreshments for consumption, for a consideration, the operator of a teaching establishment or of any establishment governed by the Act respecting probation and houses of detention (chapter P-26), the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S-5), the Mental Patients Protection Act (chapter P-41), the Government or the Government departments and agencies.

1974, c. 35, s. 1; 1977, c. 35, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 77, s. 21; 1981, c. 29, s. 2.

1980-01-24

1. In this act, unless the context indicates a different meaning, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “agricultural product” : a foodstuff of vegetable or animal origin;

(b)  “food” : anything which may be used to feed man or animals, including beverages other than alcoholic beverages within the meaning of the Act respecting the Société des alcools du Québec (chapter S-13);

(c)  “product” : an agricultural product or a food;

(d)  “permit” : a permit issued under this act;

(e)  “regulation” : a regulation made under this act;

(f)  “authorized person” : a person referred to in section 32;

(g)  “Minister” : the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food;

(h)  “retail” : any sale of products, excluding meals or refreshments, to a purchaser or to a user for consumption or use but not for resale;

(i)  “wholesale” : any sale of products to a purchaser for resale, standing or after preparation, conditioning or processing;

(j)  “retailer” : any person engaged in retail;

(k)  “restaurateur” : any person who serves or sells meals or refreshments for consumption, for a consideration, the operator of a teaching establishment or of any establishment governed by the Act respecting probation and houses of detention (chapter P-26), the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S-5), the Mental Patients Protection Act (chapter P-41), the Government or the Government departments and agencies.

1974, c. 35, s. 1; 1977, c. 35, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 77, s. 21.

1977-12-31

1. In this act, unless the context indicates a different meaning, the following expressions mean:

(a)  “agricultural product” : a foodstuff of vegetable or animal origin;

(b)  “food” : anything which may be used to feed man or animals, including beverages other than alcoholic beverages within the meaning of the Act respecting the Société des alcools du Québec (chapter S-13);

(c)  “product” : an agricultural product or a food;

(d)  “permit” : a permit issued under this act;

(e)  “regulation” : a regulation made under this act;

(f)  “authorized person” : a person referred to in section 32;

(g)  “Minister” : the Minister of Agriculture;

(h)  “retail” : any sale of products, excluding meals or refreshments, to a purchaser or to a user for consumption or use but not for resale;

(i)  “wholesale” : any sale of products to a purchaser for resale, standing or after preparation, conditioning or processing;

(j)  “retailer” : any person engaged in retail;

(k)  “restaurateur” : any person who serves or sells meals or refreshments for consumption, for a consideration, the operator of a teaching establishment or of any establishment governed by the Act respecting probation and houses of detention (chapter P-26), the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S-5), the Mental Patients Protection Act (chapter P-41), the Gouvernement or the government departments and agencies.

1974, c. 35, s. 1; 1977, c. 35, s. 1; 1977, c. 5, s. 14.