EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
STATUTORY RULES 1982 NO. 377
BOUNTY (BERRY FRUITS) REGULATIONS
Issued by the Authority of the Minister for the Capital Territory acting for and on behalf of the Minister for Industry and Commerce.
The Bounty (Berry Fruits) Act 1982 provides assistance by way of a bounty scheme on the production in Australia of certain fresh berry fruits used for processing.
Sub-section 10(1) of the Act provides that processors of bountiable fruit must keep records containing particulars as are prescribed.
Section 11 of the Act provides that a producer of bountiable fruit may authorize a specified processor of bountiable fruit to act as his agent for the purpose of receiving bounty on his behalf.
The purpose of the regulations is to introduce regulations under the Act to prescribe:
(i) particulars for the purposes of sub-section 10(1) of the Act; and
(ii) the form of appointment of an authorized agent by a producer to receive bounty on his behalf for the purposes of section 11 of the Act.
Regulation 2
Defines the expression “the Act” for the purposes of the regulations.
Regulation 3
Specifies, for the purposes of sub-section 10(1) of the Act, the particulars prescribed in respect of each kind of bountiable fruit received by a processor, namely -
(a) where fruit is received from another processor -
(i) the name and address of that processor; and
(ii) the address and location of the place from which it was supplied;
(b) where fruit is received from a producer -
(i) the name and address of the producer; and
(ii) the address and location of the place where it was cultivated;
(c) (i) the date on which the fruit was received by the processor; and
(ii) its gross and net mass, in kilograms, as recorded at the time of receipt;
(d) if the net mass of fruit actually received differs from the net mass of fruit, in kilograms, recorded at the time of receipt - the net mass of fruit actually received;
(e) if any fruit is rejected at the time of receipt or prior to preparation for processing, the net mass of fruit, in kilograms, rejected and the reasons for its rejection;
(f) if any fruit is spoiled or wasted by the processor preparatory to processing, the net mass of fruit, in kilograms, spoiled or wasted;
(g) the net mass of fruit, in kilograms, subjected to the first or only process;
(h) details of the first or only process carried out at registered premises on the fruit received by the processor, including the date of completion;
(j) if any fruit is received for processing but otherwise disposed of, not being fruit to which paragraph (e) or (f) refers -
(i) the net mass of fruit, in kilograms, so disposed of;
(ii) whether it was suitable for processing;
(iii) the manner and purpose of its disposal;
(iv) the address and location of the place of its disposal;
(v) the date of its disposal; and
(vi) the name and address of any person receiving the fruit disposed of.
Regulation 4
Provides, for the purposes of section 11 of the Act, that the notice of authorization of a processor to act as the agent of the producer shall be in accordance with the form in the Schedule.