Book Bounty Regulations

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1976 No. 100

REGULATIONS UNDER THE BOOK BOUNTY ACT 1969-1975.*

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Book Bounty Act 1969-1975.

Dated this seventh day of May, 1976.

JOHN R. KERR

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

JOHN HOWARD

Minister of State for Business and Consumer Affairs.

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BOOK BOUNTY REGULATIONS

Citation.

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Book Bounty Regulations.

Definitions.

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

“ the Act ” means the Book Bounty Act 1969-1975;

“ appropriate officer ”means—

(a) in the case of a manufacturer or applicant who carries on business in a State—the Collector for the State;

(b) in the case of a manufacturer or applicant who carries or business in the Northern Territory—the Collector for the Northern Territory; or

(c) in the case of a manufacturer or applicant who carries or business in the Australian Capital Territory—the Comptroller-General;

“ authorized agent ” means a person appointed under regulation 3 to be an authorized agent;

“ bounty ”means bounty under the Act.

Authorized agent.

3. (1) A manufacturer may, by instrument in writing in accordance with the form in the Schedule, appoint an authorized agent to execute on his behalf a notice, declaration, certificate or other document that the manufacturer is required to execute by, or for the purposes of, the Act or these Regulations, and the authorized agent may execute on behalf of the manufacturer such a notice, declaration, certificate or other document.

* Notified in the Australian Government Gazette on 18 May 1976.


(2) Where a notice, declaration, certificate or document referred to in sub-regulation (1) has been executed by an authorized agent of a manufacturer, the manufacturer is subject to the same liabilities and penalties as if he had executed that notice, declaration, certificate or document.

(3) A notice, declaration, certificate or other document so executed shall be as effective as if it had been executed by the principal.

(4) A manufacturer who has appointed an authorized agent may revoke the appointment by writing under his hand.

(5) The appointment or revocation of an authorized agent shall be delivered to the appropriate officer.

Form of application and declaration.

4. (1) An application for bounty in respect of the production of an Australian book shall—

(a) be in writing and state the particulars referred to in regulation 5 relating to the book;

(b) be signed by the applicant in the presence of a witness;

(c) be signed by that witness and state his address and occupation;

(d) contain a declaration signed by the applicant that the particulars relating to the books set out in the application for bounty are true and correct in every particular; and

(e) be delivered to the appropriate officer within 3 months after the date of completion of production of the book to which the application relates, or within such extended period as the appropriate officer allows under sub-regulation (2).

(2) Where it is not reasonably practicable, for reasons outside the control of the applicant, for the application for bounty to be delivered to the appropriate officer within the period of 3 months specified in paragraph (1) (e), the appropriate officer shall, if the applicant requests in writing an extension of that period (whether the request is made before or after the expiration of that period), extend the period within which the application for bounty may be delivered for a specified period, being a reasonable period having regard to the circumstances of the particular case.

Particulars required in application for bounty.

5. An application for bounty in respect of the production of a book shall state—

(a) the name and address of the applicant for bounty;

(b) the address of the registered premises at which the book was produced;

(c) the date of registration of the premises or the date from which the registration of the premises is to be deemed to take effect under subsection 11 (6) of the Act;

(d) the name and address of the publisher of the book;

(e) the date of the agreement or agreements between the publisher of the book and the manufacturer or manufacturers of the book;

(f) such particulars relating to the book, including its title, author, subject matter, number of printed pages and the total area of the pages as are relevant to determine whether bounty is payable on the production of the book;

(g) the number of copies of the book produced;

(h) details of the costs incurred or proposed to be incurred in the production process in respect of which bounty is claimed;

(i) the amount of bounty claimed;

(j) the period during which the book was produced;


(k) whether anything has been done or omitted to be done by the applicant, or to the best of his knowledge and belief, by any other person, whereby the right of the manufacturer to bounty has been forfeited or taken away; and

(l) whether, to the best knowledge and belief of the applicant, an application for bounty has been made, and whether any bounty has been paid in respect of the production process for which bounty is claimed.

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SCHEDULE Regulation 3

Australia

Book Bounty Act 1969-1975

APPOINTMENT OF AUTHORISED AGENT

To the Comptroller-General/Collector of Customs

(a) Insert name and address of manufacturer

(b) Insert name, address and occupation of agent

(c) Signature of manufacturer

(d) Signature, occupation and address of witness

(e) Signature of agent

I, (a)   , hereby appoint (b)     , a specimen of whose signature appears hereunder, to be my authorized agent for the purposes of the Book Bounty Act 1969-1975 and the Regulations made thereunder.

Dated at     the    day of    19 .

(c)

(d)

(e)

Overview

The Book Bounty Regulations were enacted in 1976 under the authority of the Governor-General, John R. Kerr, and the Federal Executive Council, to provide the framework for administering the bounty system established by the Book Bounty Act 1969-1975. This legislative instrument addresses the need for detailed regulations to facilitate the implementation and enforcement of the bounty provisions aimed at encouraging the production of Australian books. These regulations are designed to streamline the application process for bounties, ensuring that manufacturers and applicants comply with the necessary documentation and timelines. By setting out the procedures for appointing authorized agents, the form and content of applications, and the particulars required for bounty claims, the Regulations aim to uphold the policy objective of the Act which is to support the local book industry through financial incentives for production.

Scope and Application

The Book Bounty Regulations, made under the Book Bounty Act 1969-1975, provide the framework for the administration of the bounty scheme for the production of Australian books. These regulations apply to manufacturers and applicants who carry on business in any State, the Northern Territory, or the Australian Capital Territory, with the appropriate officer designated as the Collector for the respective State or Territory or the Comptroller-General for the Australian Capital Territory. They provide for the appointment of authorized agents who can execute documents on behalf of manufacturers, ensuring compliance with the Act and Regulations. Applications for bounty must be made in writing, signed by the applicant and a witness, and include detailed particulars such as the name and address of the applicant, the publisher, the book's title, author, and production details, and the amount of bounty claimed. Applications must be submitted to the appropriate officer within three months of the book's production, with possible extensions granted under specific circumstances. These Regulations extend the application of the Act by detailing the process for bounty applications and the role of authorized agents, thereby ensuring a structured and efficient administration of the bounty scheme.

Key Provisions

The Book Bounty Regulations, made under the Book Bounty Act 1969-1975, provide a framework for administering the bounty system for the production of Australian books. Regulation 3 allows manufacturers to appoint an authorized agent to execute notices, declarations, certificates, or other documents required by the Act or these Regulations on their behalf. This provision is crucial for ensuring that all necessary documentation is properly executed and submitted within the stipulated timelines. Regulation 4 outlines the requirements for an application for bounty, stipulating that the application must be in writing, signed by the applicant and a witness, and contain a declaration that the particulars are true and correct. The application must also be delivered to the appropriate officer within three months of the completion of the book’s production, or within any extended period allowed by the officer. Regulation 5 further details the particulars that must be included in the bounty application, such as the name and address of the applicant, the publisher, the number of copies produced, and the amount of bounty claimed. These provisions ensure that all applications are complete and contain the necessary information for the assessment of bounty eligibility. The Book Bounty Regulations impose specific obligations on manufacturers and applicants for bounty. Manufacturers must appoint an authorized agent to handle the execution of required documents, ensuring that all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner. Applicants must submit a written bounty application that includes all required particulars, such as the details of the book produced, the costs incurred, and the period during which the book was produced. The application must be signed by the applicant and a witness and contain a declaration attesting to the accuracy of the information provided. These obligations ensure that the bounty process is transparent and that all claims are substantiated with the appropriate documentation. Additionally, applicants must deliver their applications to the appropriate officer within the specified timeframe, or request an extension if necessary, demonstrating their commitment to complying with the regulatory requirements. Breach of the Book Bounty Regulations can result in civil or criminal consequences, depending on the nature and severity of the violation. Regulation 2 clarifies that manufacturers who appoint an authorized agent are still liable for any actions taken by that agent, ensuring accountability for any inaccuracies or omissions in the submitted documents. While the specific penalties for breach are not detailed within the Regulations, it can be inferred that failure to comply with the requirements for bounty applications could result in the denial of bounty payments or other administrative penalties. These consequences underscore the importance of adhering to the prescribed procedures and timelines to ensure eligibility for the bounty and avoid potential repercussions.

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