National Residue Survey (Sheep, Lambs and Goats Export) Levy Act 1997 (Cth)

National Residue Survey (Sheep, Lambs and Goats Export) Levy Act 1997

No. 222, 1997

National Residue Survey (Sheep, Lambs and Goats Export) Levy Act 1997

No. 222, 1997

An Act to impose National Residue Survey Levy on the export of sheep, lambs and goats from Australia, and for purposes dealing with the imposition of the levy

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National Residue Survey (Sheep, Lambs and Goats Export) Levy Act 1997

No. 222, 1997

An Act to impose National Residue Survey Levy on the export of sheep, lambs and goats from Australia, and for purposes dealing with the imposition of the levy

[Assented to 17 December 1997]

The Parliament of Australia enacts:

1Short title

This Act may be cited as the National Residue Survey (Sheep, Lambs and Goats Export) Levy Act 1997.

2Commencement

This Act commences at the commencement of Part 3 of the Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry Act 1997.

3Definitions

1. (1)

   In this Act:

   lamb and sheep have the same respective meanings as in the Live‑stock (Producers) Export Charges Act 1997.

2. (2)

   Unless the contrary intention appears, a word or expression has the same meaning in this Act as it has in the Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Act 1991.

4Act binds the Crown

This Act binds the Crown in right of each of the States, of the Australian Capital Territory, of the Northern Territory and of Norfolk Island. However, it does not bind the Crown in right of the Commonwealth.

5Imposition of levy

National Residue Survey Levy is imposed on the export of sheep, lambs or goats from Australia after the commencement of this Act if a charge is payable on the export of the sheep, lambs or goats from Australia under the Live-stock (Producers) Export Charges Act 1997.

6Rates of levy

1. (1)

   The rate of National Residue Survey Levy imposed by this Act on the export of each head of sheep or lambs is 2 cents or, if another amount (not exceeding 8 cents) is prescribed by the regulations, the other amount.

2. (2)

   The rate of National Residue Survey Levy imposed by this Act on the export of each head of goats is 3 cents or, if another amount (not exceeding 8 cents) is prescribed by the regulations, the other amount.

7Who pays the levy

The National Residue Survey Levy imposed by this Act on the export of sheep, lambs or goats is payable by the person who is liable to pay the relevant charge under the Live-stock (Producers) Export Charges Act 1997 in respect of the sheep, lambs or goats.

8Regulations

The Governor-General may make regulations prescribing any matters:

1. (a)

   required or permitted by this Act to be prescribed; or

2. (b)

   necessary or convenient to be prescribed for carrying out or giving effect to this Act.

[Minister's second reading speech made in the¾

House of Representatives on 1 October 1997

Senate on 29 October 1997]

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