STATUTORY RULES.
1927. No. 14.
REGULATIONS under the canned fruits export CHARGES ACT 1926.
WHEREAS by section 4 of the Canned Fruits Export Charges Act 1926, it is enacted that the Governor-General may, after report to the Minister by the Canned Fruits Control Board constituted under the Canned Fruits Export Control Act 1926, make Regulations prescribing lower rates of the charge imposed on canned fruits exported from the Commonwealth:
And whereas the Board has reported to the Minister that the rate of charge to be imposed on canned fruits exported from the Commonwealth should be at a lower rate than is prescribed in the Canned Fruits Export Charges Act 1926, namely, at the rate of one-twelfth of a penny for each thirty ounces of canned fruits exported:
Now therefore I, the Deputy of 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 Canned Fruits Export Charges Act 1926, to come into operation on the fourteenth day of February One thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven.
Dated this tenth day of February, 1927.
SOMERS,
Deputy of the Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
T. PATERSON,
Minister of State for Markets and Migration.
Canned Fruits Export Charges Regulations.
Short title.
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Canned Fruits Export Charges Regulations.
Definitions.
2. In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears—
“the Act” means the Canned Fruits Export Charges Act 1926.
Rates of charge on export of canned fruits.
3. The charge imposed and to be levied and paid under section three of the Act shall be imposed, levied and paid at the rate of one twelfth of a penny for each thirty ounces of canned fruits exported.
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Overview
The Canned Fruits Export Charges Regulations 1927 were introduced to implement the provisions of the Canned Fruits Export Charges Act 1926. Enacted by the Commonwealth Parliament, these regulations were established to address the need for adjusting the export charges on canned fruits, following a report from the Canned Fruits Control Board. The primary policy objective of the Act was to allow the Governor-General, on the advice of the Minister and the Board, to set a reduced charge on the export of canned fruits, thereby potentially encouraging exports while maintaining a regulatory framework. The regulations were made under the authority granted by section 4 of the Canned Fruits Export Charges Act 1926, and they came into effect on 14 February 1927, specifying a charge of one-twelfth of a penny for each thirty ounces of canned fruits exported from the Commonwealth.
Scope and Application
The Canned Fruits Export Charges Regulations 1927 apply to all persons and entities engaged in the export of canned fruits from the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations implement and modify the rates of charge set forth in the Canned Fruits Export Charges Act 1926, prescribing the charge as one-twelfth of a penny for each thirty ounces of canned fruits exported. The regulations are designed to govern the financial obligations associated with the export of canned fruits, ensuring that exporters comply with the specified rates. The Act and subsequent regulations apply nationally, encompassing all exporters within the Commonwealth. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within the text of these regulations. The application of the Act and regulations may be further extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, although such extensions or restrictions are not detailed in the provided text.
Key Provisions
The Canned Fruits Export Charges Regulations 1927 (C1927L00014) establish the new rates for the export charge on canned fruits as mandated by the Canned Fruits Export Charges Act 1926. Specifically, section 3 of the Regulations sets out the new rate of one twelfth of a penny for each thirty ounces of canned fruits exported, which is lower than the rate prescribed in the original Act. This section directly modifies the charge levied on exporters of canned fruits, replacing the previous rate with this new, reduced rate.
The Regulations impose obligations on the parties involved in the export of canned fruits, particularly the exporters themselves. Exporters must now comply with the new charge rate outlined in section 3. This means they must calculate the export charge based on the new rate of one twelfth of a penny for each thirty ounces of canned fruits exported, ensuring that the correct amount is levied and paid as part of the export process. This requirement is designed to streamline the export process and ensure that the updated charge is correctly applied.
There are no explicit provisions in the Regulations regarding offences, penalties, or consequences for non-compliance. However, given the statutory context, failure to comply with the prescribed rates could potentially lead to legal ramifications under the Canned Fruits Export Charges Act 1926 or other related legislation. While the Regulations themselves do not specify penalties, it is reasonable to infer that non-compliance could result in fines or other penalties as stipulated in the primary Act or relevant enforcement mechanisms. The precise nature and extent of these penalties would need to be examined in the context of the overarching Act and any applicable administrative or judicial processes.