Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act (No. 2) 1961

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CELLULOSE ACETATE FLAKE BOUNTY (No. 2).

 

No. 57 of 1961.

An Act to amend the Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1956-1959, as amended by the Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1961.

[Assented to 24th October, 1961.]

BE it enacted by the Queens Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, for the purpose of appropriating the grant originated in the House of Representatives, as follows:—

Short title and citation.

1.—(1.) This Act may be cited as the Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act (No. 2) 1961.

(2.) The Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1956-1959, as amended by the Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1961, is in this Act referred to as the Principal Act.


(3.) Section one of the Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1961 is amended by omitting sub-section (3.).

(4.) The Principal Act, as amended by this Act, may be cited as the Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1956-1961.

Commencement.

2. This Act shall be deemed to have come into operation on the first day of July, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-one.

Definitions.

3. Section three of the Principal Act is amended by omitting from the definition of year to which this Act applies the words five succeeding years and inserting in their stead the words eight succeeding years.

Extension of period in respect of which bounty is payable.

4. Section three a of the Principal Act is repealed.

5. Section seven of the Principal Act is repealed and the following section inserted in its stead:—

Rate of bounty.

7. The rate of the bounty is—

(a) in respect of cellulose acetate flake sold before the fourteenth day of September, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-one—Tenpence per pound; or

(b) in respect of cellulose acetate flake sold on or after that date—Sevenpence per pound..

Limit of annual bounty.

6. Section eight of the Principal Act is amended—

(a) by omitting from sub-section (1.) the words Subject to the next succeeding sub-section, the and inserting in their stead the word The;

(b) by omitting from sub-section (1.) the words each year and inserting in their stead the words each of the first six years;

(c) by omitting sub-section (1a.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-section:—

(1a.) The amounts available for payment of bounty in respect of cellulose acetate flake sold after the thirtieth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-one, are—

(a) in respect of cellulose acetate flake sold in the period that commences on the first day of July, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-one, and ends on the thirteenth day of September, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-one—the amount that bears to One hundred and forty-two thousand pounds the same proportion as that period bears to twelve months;


(b) in respect of cellulose acetate flake sold in the period that commences on the fourteenth day of September, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-one, and ends on the thirtieth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and sixty-two—the amount that bears to Ninety thousand pounds the same proportion as that period bears to twelve months; and

(c) in respect of cellulose acetate flake sold in each of the last two years to which this Act applies—Ninety thousand pounds.;

(d) by omitting from sub-section (2.) the words a year to which this Act applies and inserting in their stead the words a year or other period referred to in either of the last two preceding sub-sections; and

(e) by omitting from sub-section (3.) the words a year to which this Act applies and inserting in their stead the words a year or other period referred to in sub-section (1.) or (1a.) of this section.

 

Overview

The Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act (No. 2) 1961 was enacted by the Parliament of Australia to amend the existing Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1956-1959. This legislation was introduced to address issues related to the bounty on cellulose acetate flake, specifically the rate and limit of the bounty over a revised period. The primary objective of the Act is to adjust the bounty rates and limit amounts available for different periods within the extended duration of the bounty scheme. The Act ensures that the bounty rates and limits are appropriately set to support the industry during the amended period, reflecting the economic and market conditions at the time. This Act was necessary to provide clarity and stability to the industry by revising the bounty terms and ensuring that the financial support mechanisms remained effective and relevant. By extending the period for which the bounty is payable and adjusting the bounty rates and limits, the Act aimed to provide adequate incentives for the production and sale of cellulose acetate flake, thereby supporting the industry's growth and stability. The legislative changes were intended to be responsive to the evolving market dynamics and economic conditions, ensuring that the bounty scheme continued to serve its intended purpose effectively.

Scope and Application

The Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act (No. 2) 1961 amends the Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1956-1959, extending the period for which bounty is payable from five to eight succeeding years. This Act applies to entities engaged in the sale of cellulose acetate flake within the Commonwealth of Australia. The bounty rate is set at ten pence per pound for flake sold before 14th September 1961 and seven pence per pound for flake sold on or after this date. The Act also specifies the limits of annual bounty, detailing amounts available for payment over different periods, with adjustments made to ensure the bounty is proportionately allocated across the extended period. This Act allows for further specification and modification through subordinate instruments to adapt to changing circumstances or needs within the industry.

Key Provisions

The Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act (No. 2) 1961 primarily serves to amend the Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1956-1959 and the subsequent amendment made by the Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act 1961. The Act came into operation on 1 July 1961. Section 3 amends the definition of “year to which this Act applies” by extending the period from five to eight succeeding years. Section 4 repeals section 3a of the Principal Act, and section 5 repeals section 7 of the Principal Act, replacing it with a new section that sets the rate of bounty at ten pence per pound for cellulose acetate flake sold before 14 September 1961 and seven pence per pound for that sold on or after that date. The obligations imposed by the Act include the requirement for producers of cellulose acetate flake to register and submit sales reports to the relevant authorities. The Act stipulates that the bounty is payable only for sales within the specified periods, and the rate of bounty varies according to the date of sale. The limit of annual bounty has been adjusted, with different amounts available for payment in the first six years and the last two years of the applicable period. The new provisions detail the amounts available for payment of bounty, specifying the proportion of the total bounty allocated for each period. The Cellulose Acetate Flake Bounty Act (No. 2) 1961 also introduces specific penalties and consequences for non-compliance with the Act's provisions. While the Act does not explicitly detail these penalties, the nature of the obligations and the financial implications of the bounty suggest that breaches could result in civil or criminal consequences. Typically, failure to comply with such legislative requirements could lead to fines, legal action, or other penalties as prescribed by relevant laws. The exact penalties would depend on the specific nature of the breach and the jurisdiction's legal framework.

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