Canned Fruits Export Control (Licences) Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES

1934. No. 57.

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE CANNED FRUITS EXPORT CONTROL ACT 1926-1933.

WHEREAS it is enacted by the Canned Fruits Export Control Act 1926-1933 that for the purpose of enabling the Board effectively to control the export, and the sale and distribution after export, of Australian canned fruits, the Governor-General may by Proclamation prohibit the export from the Commonwealth of any canned fruits except in accordance with a licence issued by the Minister subject to such conditions and restrictions as are prescribed after recommendation to the Minister by the Board:

And whereas by Proclamation dated the seventh day of February, 1927, and published in the Gazette of the eighth day of February, 1927, the Governor-General prohibited the export from the Commonwealth on and after the fourteenth day of February, 1927, of any canned fruits except in accordance with a licence issued by the Minister subject to such conditions and restrictions as are prescribed after recommendation to the Minister by the Board:

And whereas the Board has recommended to the Minister that the conditions and restrictions subject to which licences for the export from the Commonwealth of canned fruits are issued should be amended as prescribed by the Regulations hereunder:

Now therefore 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 Canned Fruits Export Control Act 1926-1933.

Dated this ninth day of May 1934.

(Sgd.) ISAAC A ISAACS

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

Minister of State for Commerce.

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Amendment of Canned Fruits Export Control (Licences) Regulations.

(Statutory Rules 1927, No. 16, as amended by Statutory Rules 1930, No. 78, and 1932, No. 66.)

Interpretation

1. In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears, any reference to a regulation shall be read as a reference to a regulation

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contained in the Canned Fruits Export Control (Licences) Regulations, as amended to the date of commencement of these Regulations, and any reference to a Form shall be read as a reference to a Form contained in the Schedule to these Regulations.

Application for licence to export to the United Kingdom or Canada.

2. Regulation 3 is amended by inserting after the words “United Kingdom” the words “or the Dominion of Canada”.

Licence to export.

3. Regulation 4 is amended by inserting after the words “United Kingdom” the words “or the Dominion of Canada”.

Certificate to be issued to licensee.

4. Regulation 5 is amended by inserting after the words “United Kingdom” the words “or the Dominion of Canada,”.

Certificate of issue of licence.

5. Regulation 6 is amended by inserting after the words “United Kingdom” the words “or the Dominion of Canada, as the case may be”.

Licence to export to destinations other than the United Kingdom or Canada.

6. Regulation 7 is amended by inserting after the words “United Kingdom” (wherever occurring) the words “or the Dominion of Canada”.

Certificate to be issued to licensee.

7. Regulation 8 is amended by inserting after the words “United Kingdom” the words “or the Dominion of Canada,”.

Form A.

8. Form A is amended by inserting after the words “UNITED KINGDOM” the words “OR THE DOMINION OF CANADA.”.

Form B.

9. Form B is amended by inserting after the words “UNITED KINGDOM” the words “OR THE DOMINION OF CANADA.”.

Form C.

10. Form C is amended by inserting after the words “UNITED KINGDOM” the words “OR THE DOMINION OF CANADA.”.

Form D.

11. Form D is amended—

(a) by inserting after the words “UNITED KINGDOM” (first occurring) the words “OR THE DOMINION OF CANADA”; and

(b) by inserting after the words “United Kingdom (second occurring) the words “or the Dominion of Canada”.

Form E.

12. Form E is amended—

(a) by inserting after the words “UNITED KINGDOM” (first occurring) the words “OR THE DOMINION OF CANADA.”; and

(b) by inserting after the words “United Kingdom” (second occurring) the words “or the Dominion of Canada”.

 

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

Overview

The Canned Fruits Export Control (Licences) Regulations, 1934 were enacted under the authority of the Canned Fruits Export Control Act 1926-1933. This Act was originally designed to provide the Board with the necessary powers to regulate the export of Australian canned fruits, ensuring that exports were conducted in accordance with licenses issued by the Minister, subject to prescribed conditions and restrictions. The 1934 Regulations were introduced to amend the existing licensing requirements to include the Dominion of Canada as an additional destination for the export of canned fruits, thereby expanding the scope of the regulatory framework to facilitate trade with Canada. The enactment of these Regulations by the Governor-General in Council under the authority of the Commonwealth Parliament aimed to align the export control measures with the evolving trade relationships and to enhance the administrative efficiency of the licensing process.

Scope and Application

The Canned Fruits Export Control Regulations 1934, made under the Canned Fruits Export Control Act 1926-1933, apply to the export of canned fruits from Australia. These regulations govern the issuance of licences by the Minister, subject to conditions and restrictions recommended by the Board. The regulations extend to exports to the United Kingdom and the Dominion of Canada, and they encompass amendments to existing licences and the forms used in the process. The geographic scope of these regulations is Commonwealth-wide, affecting all entities and individuals involved in the export of canned fruits within Australia. The Act and its subsequent regulations do not specify exclusions or exemptions, meaning that all exports of canned fruits from Australia require a licence under these provisions unless otherwise indicated by the Minister. The Act's application can be further extended or modified through additional subordinate instruments as necessary.

Key Provisions

The primary provisions of the Statutory Rules 1934, No. 57, under the Canned Fruits Export Control Act 1926-1933, amend the Canned Fruits Export Control (Licences) Regulations, specifically extending the scope of export licenses to include the Dominion of Canada (Regulations 2 to 12). This means that exporters will now need to apply for and receive licenses to export canned fruits not only to the United Kingdom but also to Canada. The regulations also update the relevant forms (Forms A to E) to reflect this expansion by inserting references to Canada alongside the United Kingdom. The obligations imposed on parties by these regulations include obtaining an export license from the Minister, as recommended by the Board, before exporting canned fruits to the United Kingdom or Canada. This license must comply with the conditions and restrictions set out in the amended regulations. Exporters must ensure that all necessary documentation, including certificates and forms, accurately reflect the updated requirements, particularly those concerning exports to Canada. The regulations do not explicitly outline offences, penalties, or consequences for breaches. However, under the overarching Canned Fruits Export Control Act 1926-1933, unauthorised exportation of canned fruits can be considered an offence. Penalties may include fines or other sanctions as prescribed by the Act, which could vary depending on the severity and frequency of the breach. The specific penalties would need to be referred to in the main Act rather than these regulations.

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