Apple and Pear Organization (Licenses and Permits) Regulations

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STATUTORY RULES.

1949. No. 108.

 

REGULATIONS UNDER THE APPLE AND PEAR ORGANIZATION ACT 1938-1948.*

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Apple and Pear Organization Act 1938-1948.

Dated this thirtieth day of November, 1949.

W. J. McKELL

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

R. T. POLLARD

Minister of State for Commerce and Agriculture.

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Apple and Pear Organization (Licences and Permits) Regulations.

Citation.

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Apple and Pear Organization (Licences and Permits) Regulations.

Definitions.

2. In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears—

“authorized person”, in relation to the exercise of any power or the discharge of any duty or function under these Regulations, means a person authorized for that purpose by a resolution of the Board;

“authorized price” means the price determined under regulation 6 of these Regulations;

“export” means export from the Commonwealth;

“licence” means a licence issued under section 14 of the Act;

“licensee” means the holder of a licence;

“permit” means a permit issued under section 14 of the Act;

“the Act” means the Apple and Pear Organization Act 1938-1948;

“the Secretary” means the Secretary to the Board, and includes a person for the time being acting as Secretary to the Board;

Appointment of authorized person.

3. The appointment by the Board of an authorized person shall be notified in the Gazette.

 

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1st December, 1949.

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Regulation of export.

4. The export of any apples or pears is prohibited—

(a) except by licensees;

(b) except in accordance with these Regulations; and

(c) unless the Board has issued a permit in respect of the apples and pears.

Applications for permits.

5. An application for a permit to export apples or pears shall be lodged with the Secretary—

(a) in the case of apples or pears intended to be exported to the United Kingdom or the continent of Europe or America—at least seven clear days before the proposed date of shipment; and

(b) in all other cases—at least two clear days before the proposed date of shipment.

Authorized price.

6.—(1.) The Board or an authorized person may determine the price at which apples or pears may be sold overseas.

(2.) Where a price is stated in any currency other than the currency in which the authorized price is determined, the authorized price shall be deemed to be the equivalent price in the first-mentioned currency calculated at the rate of exchange ruling at the time of sale.

Conditions and restrictions.

7. A licensee shall—

(a) upon request in writing by the Secretary or an authorized person, furnish forthwith, or within the time (if any) specified in the request, the information specified in the request in relation to the export, or intended export, by the licensee of any apples or pears or in relation to apples or pears at any time owned by, or in the custody, possession or control of, the licensee;

(b) comply with such provisions of the Exports (Fresh Fruit) Regulations as are applicable to him;

(c) ship all apples and pears through such shipping companies and by such vessels as the Board determines;

(d) insure, or cause to be insured, in accordance, with conditions approved by the Board, all apples and pears intended for export;

(e) shall, where he desires to export apples or pears to the United Kingdom or the continent of Europe or America, furnish to the Secretary or an authorized person, on or before the seventeenth day of December in each year, a return setting out the quantity of apples and pears which he so desires to export during the following year, the place to which he desires to export the apples or pears and such other information relating to the intended export as the Secretary or authorized person requires; and

(f) shall not, where an authorized price has been determined by the Board—

(i) sell any apples or pears overseas at a price less than the authorized price;

(ii) export any apples or pears for sale overseas at a price less than the authorized price;


(iii) enter into any contract or agreement whereby any person is enabled, authorized or permitted to sell any apples or pears overseas at a price less than the authorized price;

(iv) give any authority, licence, consent or approval, either generally or with respect to any particular case, to any person to sell any apples or pears overseas at a price less than the authorized price;

(v) facilitate, counsel, procure, or encourage the sale overseas of any apples or pear at a price less than the authorized price; or

(vi) give or allow or promise or agree to give or allow, any brokerage, rebate, discount, commission, allowance, option or benefit, whether in money, money’s worth, credit, goods, or otherwise, to any person in respect of the sale overseas of any apples or pears at a price less than the authorized price, or whereby the sale overseas of apples or pears at a price less than the authorized price may be enabled, facilitated, or encouraged.

Service of notices, &c.

8. A notice or other document under the Act or these Regulations may be served by post on the licensee at his address specified in his licence.

Shipment return.

9. After shipment of apples or pears in respect of which a permit has been issued has been effected, the holder of the permit shall furnish to the Board a return in accordance with the Form in the Schedule to these Regulations.

Offences.

10. A person shall not—

(a) refuse or fail duly to furnish a return which he is required under these Regulations to furnish;

(b) refuse or fail duly to furnish information which he is required under these Regulations to furnish; or

(c) knowingly furnish a return or information which is, in any particular, incomplete, false or misleading.

Penalty: Fifty pounds.

 

THE SCHEDULE.

Regulation 9

Commonwealth of Australia.

APPLE AND PEAR ORGANIZATION (LICENCES AND PERMITS) REGULATIONS.

I/We being the holder/holders of Permit to Export Apples and Pears numbered              hereby declare that the apples and pears referred to therein were shipped in accordance with the permit/with the exceptions set out hereunder*

Signature(s).

 

* Where quantities shipped vary from the permit state particulars of the altered quantities and the reasons therefor.

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By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Apple and Pear Organization (Licences and Permits) Regulations, enacted in 1949 under the Apple and Pear Organization Act 1938-1948, were introduced to establish a regulatory framework governing the export of apples and pears from Australia. These regulations were made by the Governor-General in Council, under the authority of the Commonwealth Parliament, aiming to ensure the orderly and efficient export of these products while protecting the interests of Australian apple and pear producers. The primary policy objective was to maintain and potentially enhance the prices of apples and pears in the export market, which was achieved by controlling the export process through licensing and permit requirements, as well as setting authorised prices for overseas sales. This regulatory approach was designed to support the stability and growth of the apple and pear industries in Australia.

Scope and Application

The Apple and Pear Organization (Licences and Permits) Regulations, made under the Apple and Pear Organization Act 1938-1948, govern the export of apples and pears from the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations apply to all entities and individuals engaged in the export of these fruits, including licensees who must hold a valid licence issued under section 14 of the Act and permit holders authorised by the Board. The regulations define key terms such as "authorized person", "export", "licence", "permit", and "the Secretary". The export of apples and pears is strictly controlled and can only be conducted by licensees in accordance with the regulations and with a permit issued by the Board. Permits must be applied for and received before the proposed date of shipment, with specific lead times depending on the destination. The Board or authorised persons have the authority to determine the authorised price at which apples and pears may be sold overseas. Licensees are subject to various obligations including providing information to the Secretary or an authorised person, complying with export regulations, insuring the fruit, and adhering to price restrictions. Failure to comply with these obligations or to provide complete and accurate information is an offence, with a penalty of fifty pounds. These regulations extend their reach through subordinate instruments, providing detailed mechanisms for enforcement and compliance.

Key Provisions

The Apple and Pear Organization (Licences and Permits) Regulations, as stipulated in regulation 1, provide the framework for the implementation of the Apple and Pear Organization Act 1938-1948. These regulations, which were made by the Governor-General under the authority of the Act, focus primarily on the licensing and permit requirements for the export of apples and pears from Australia. Regulation 3 mandates that any appointment of an authorized person by the Board must be notified in the Commonwealth Gazette, ensuring transparency and public awareness of such appointments. Regulation 4 outlines the prohibition on the export of apples and pears, allowing it only under specific conditions: by a licensee, in accordance with the regulations, and with a permit issued by the Board. Applications for these export permits, as detailed in regulation 5, must be submitted to the Secretary, with the timing varying based on the destination of the shipment. Under these regulations, various obligations are placed on the licensees and permit holders. Regulation 7 imposes a series of requirements on licensees, including the timely provision of information to the Secretary or an authorized person upon request, adherence to applicable provisions of the Exports (Fresh Fruit) Regulations, and compliance with the shipping and insurance conditions set by the Board. Licensees must also submit an annual return to the Secretary by December 17, detailing their intended exports for the following year. Furthermore, licensees are strictly prohibited from selling or facilitating the sale of apples or pears overseas at prices below the authorized price, as outlined in regulation 7(f). This includes preventing any form of indirect assistance that could lead to such underpricing. The Act and the accompanying regulations also establish clear consequences for non-compliance. Regulation 10 lists offences such as the refusal or failure to provide required returns or information, or the provision of incomplete, false, or misleading information. These offences are subject to a penalty of fifty pounds, as specified in regulation 10. Such penalties underscore the importance of compliance with the regulatory framework, ensuring that the export of apples and pears is managed effectively and fairly.

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