Christian Sales appeared in the Bendigo Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Police alleged the victim attended Mr Sales' Albert Street home to sell him protein bars on the evening of October 12.

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Mr Sales allegedly confronted the victim and abused the man for overcharging him in previous protein bar purchases.

The victim reported Mr Sales was wearing a belt with a large hunting knife and what appeared to be a black torch.

Police alleged the victim offered Mr Sales a couple of boxes of bars in an attempt to de-escalate the situation, but Mr Sales allegedly demanded all the boxes.

It was alleged Mr Sales threatened to track down the man and kill him and his family.

He then allegedly took what the victim had thought was a torch and shocked him, which caused the man to collapse against his vehicle.

Mr Sales was accused of throwing fake punches at the victim and trying to hit him with his forearm.

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He then allegedly ordered the victim to unload the 14 boxes of protein bars from the vehicle, while standing behind him zapping the taser.

Mr Sales applied for bail earlier this month but the matter was adjourned so he could be assessed for the Court Integrated Services Program.

A report tendered to the court showed Mr Sales was eligible to undertake the program.

Police opposed Mr Sales' release on bail, citing concerns about his mental state and the victim's fears.

But Mr Sales' defence lawyer said the court program would alleviate those concerns, as Mr Sales would be treated for his mental health and live in stable accommodation.

Magistrate Rodney Higgins granted Mr Sales' bail on a number of conditions, including that he must report to the Maryborough police station three times a week and follow a nightly curfew.

Mr Sales is due to return to the Bendigo Magistrates' Court next month for a committal mention.

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