Canning-Fruit Charge Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1964, No. 142, represents the Regulations made under the Canning-Fruit Charge Act 1959, which was enacted to address the need for a charge on canned fruit sales to fund promotional activities for the Australian canned fruit industry. The regulations were introduced to adjust the rate of the charge as recommended by the Australian Canned Fruit Sales Promotion Committee, established under the Canned Fruit (Sales Promotion) Act 1959. The purpose of these regulations was to implement the changes in the charge rate, which was increased from five shillings to seven shillings and sixpence, and to ensure the smooth operation of the charge system. These regulations were made by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and came into effect on the first day of December, 1964.

Scope and Application

The Canning-Fruit Charge Regulations 1964, made under the Canning-Fruit Charge Act 1959, apply to entities and persons involved in the sale and production of canned fruit within the Commonwealth of Australia. This includes individuals, businesses, and organisations engaged in the canning of fruit for commercial purposes. The regulations aim to set a charge on the sale of canned fruit, which is intended to fund promotional activities for canned fruit sales as stipulated by the Canned Fruit (Sales Promotion) Act 1959. These regulations have a national reach, applying uniformly across all states and territories of Australia. The amendments to the regulations specify the new rate of the charge, replacing the previous rate with a new rate of seven shillings and sixpence. This change is effective from the first day of December 1964, as outlined in the regulations. The application of these regulations can be further extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, allowing for adjustments and specific implementations as necessary within the legislative framework.

Key Provisions

The Canning-Fruit Charge Regulations (C1964L00142) under the Canning-Fruit Charge Act 1959 include significant operative sections that modify existing provisions. Regulation 1 states that these regulations will come into effect on the first of December 1964. Regulation 2 specifically amends the rate of charge set out in Regulation 3 of the existing Canning-Fruit Charge Regulations, changing it from "Five shillings" to "Seven shillings and sixpence". These regulations impose specific obligations on the parties governed by the Canning-Fruit Charge Act 1959. Primarily, they require adherence to the amended charge rate for canning-fruit, which is now set at "Seven shillings and sixpence" instead of the previous "Five shillings". This change directly affects the financial contributions required from those involved in the sale and promotion of canned fruit, ensuring that the updated rate is applied accordingly. Breaching the provisions set out in these regulations can lead to various consequences. While the specific offences and penalties are not detailed in the provided text, under the Canning-Fruit Charge Act 1959, non-compliance with the charge regulations could result in fines or other penalties as prescribed by law. These penalties serve as a deterrent against non-compliance, ensuring that all parties adhere to the stipulated charge rates.