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| (1) Where in a conviction for an offence under subsection (4) of section 61 it is proved that the non conformity with the standards and specifications has rendered the goods or consignment of goods unfit for any use or for consumption, then
| | (a) if no appeal has been preferred to the High Court of the relevant Province established by Article 154P of the Constitution, against the relevant conviction within the time allowed therefor ; or | | |
| | (b) if an appeal has been preferred to the High Court of the relevant Province established by Article 154P of the Constitution, against the relevant conviction, and the conviction is affirmed, | | |
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| (2) Where in an action for an offence referred to in subsection (1), the accused is acquitted for the reason that it was not proved to the satisfaction of the court that the nonconformity with the standards and specifications has rendered the goods or consignment of goods unfit for any use or consumption, then
| | (a) if no appeal has been preferred to the High Court of the relevant Province established by Article 154P of the Constitution, against the relevant acquittal within the time allowed therefor ; or | | |
| | (b) if an appeal has been preferred to the High Court of the relevant Province established by Article 154P of the Constitution, against the relevant acquittal and the acquittal is affirmed by the Court of Appeal, | | |
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