Cotton Bounty (Seed Cotton) Regulations

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STATUTORY RULES.

1927. No. 21.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE COTTON BOUNTY ACT 1926.

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, do hereby make the following Regulations under the Cotton Bounty Act 1926, to come into operation forthwith.

Dated this twenty-third day of February, 1927.

STONEHAVEN,

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

H. E. PRATTEN,

Minister of State for Trade and Customs.

Cotton Bounty (Seed Cotton) Regulations.

Short title.

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Cotton Bounty (Seed Cotton) Regulations.

Definitions.

2.—(1.) In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears—

“Authorized person” means a person appointed in writing by the Minister for Trade and Customs to be an authorized person for the purposes of these Regulations;

“Bounty” means bounty under the Act;

“Collector” means Collector of Customs for the State;

“Officer” means officer of Customs;

“The Act” means the Cotton Bounty Act 1926.

Grades and rates of bounty.

3. For the purposes of the Act and these Regulations seed cotton shall be graded in accordance with the following scale, and the rate of bounty payable in respect of each grade shall be as therein specified:—

Grades and Rate of Bounty Payable.

Grade.	Corresponding Universal Lint Standards.	Staple I.	Staple II.	Staple III.
Grade.	Corresponding Universal Lint Standards.	One inch in length downwards.	Full inch to inch and one-eighth.	Good inch and one-eighth upwards.
		Rate of bounty.	Rate of bounty.	Rate of bounty.
Higher Grades.
A	Middling fair....................... Strict good middling................... Good middling......................	1½d.	1½d.	1½d.
B	Good middling...................... Strict middling...................... Middling..........................	1½d.	1½d.	1½d.
C	Middling.......................... Strict low middling................... Low middling.......................	1½d.	1½d.	1½d.
X	Equivalent to good middling spot..........	1½d.	1½d.	1½d.
XX	Equivalent to middling spot..............	1½d.	1½d.	1½d.
Lower Grades.
D	Low middling....................... Strict good ordinary................... Good ordinary.......................	¾d.	¾d.	¾d.
XXX	Equivalent to good ordinary..............	¾d.	¾d.	¾d.

Claims for bounty.

4.—(1.) Claims for bounty on seed cotton shall be made within thirty days after delivery of the seed cotton at the appointed place, and shall contain particulars of the grower’s name in full, his postal address, the number of bags or bales, the weight of the seed cotton, the date of despatch to the ginnery, and the names of the railway stations or places of despatch and arrival, and shall be completed by a claim in the following terms signed by the grower:—

“I hereby claim bounty on the net weight as delivered at the ginnery of the above Australian-grown seed cotton in accordance with the rates and conditions prescribed in the Commonwealth Cotton Bounty Act 1926.”

(2.) In special cases the Minister may authorize the payment of bounty notwithstanding the fact that the grower has not made a claim in accordance with this regulation.

Appointment of agents for paying bounty.

5.—(1.) The Minister may by writing under his hand appoint an agent or agents for the purpose of paying the bounty to the growers.

(2.) The claim by an agent in the State of Queensland for reimbursement of the bounty so paid shall be forwarded to the Collector and shall contain particulars of the name in full and postal address of each grower, the number of bags or bales and the net weight grade and staple of the seed cotton, the rate of bounty, and, the amount of bounty paid, and shall include signed certificates in the following, terms:—

Customs Weigher’s Certificate.

I, Customs Weigher, do hereby certify that the above net weights of seed cotton were delivered at the ginnery, and that none of the cotton mentioned above has been recorded on any other Receival Sheet.

……………………………………..

Date / / 19 .

Grader’s Certificate.

I, , Queensland Government Cotton Grader, do hereby certify that the above seed cotton has been correctly graded and stapled in accordance with the Cotton Bounty (Seed Cotton) Regulations and that the particulars of grades and staples shown in this Receival Sheet for each consignment are true and correct.

……………………………………..

Date / / 19 .

Manager’s Certificate.

I, Manager, Queensland Cotton Board, do hereby declare that the above is a correct return of all seed cotton received at the ginnery during the period specified; that the staples, grades and net weights are in accordance with the particulars furnished by the responsible officers; that the several amounts of bounty shows herein have been paid to the respective growers entitled thereto and have not been previously paid in respect of any cotton recorded in this return and that nothing on my part has been done or omitted to be done, and to the best of my knowledge and belief nothing on the part of any other person has been done or omitted to be done, whereby the right of the Queensland Cotton Board to reimbursement of bounty payments to growers in respect of the abovementioned seed cotton has been forfeited or taken away.

Signature of Manager.......................................

Queensland Cotton Board.

Declared before me at this day of , 19 .

...............................Officer of Customs or J.P.

Date / / 19 .

Inspection of accounts, documents, &c.

6. Any authorized person may, at all reasonable times, enter upon any appointed place or any premises where there is manufactured or stored any seed cotton in respect of which bounty has been claimed or paid and may inspect the accounts, books and documents at the appointed place or promises for the purposes of examination and audit and may, upon inspection and audit, make and take away extracts from those accounts, books and documents.

Claimants to produce documents and give information.

7. Claimants for bounty or the organization, if any, representing such claimants shall—

(a) produce any accounts, books and documents relating to the seed cotton for examination and audit by any authorized person when required by him so to do; and

(b) supply such samples of seed cotton as the Collector requires.

Progress payments in certain cases.

8.—(1.) If at any time during any financial year the Minister considers that the amount available for bounty for such year as determined by the Act may be insufficient to pay in full all valid claims for bounty expected to be received during that year, the Minister may approve of progress payments being made on each claim at such proportion of the full rate of bounty as he determines.

(2.) At the end of the financial year additional payments shall be made to each applicant in respect of all shortpaid claims for that year to the extent, if any, of the amount of bounty available for the year together with any unpaid balance, or any part thereof, remaining available from any previous year; and

(3.) Notwithstanding, anything contained in this regulation, the rate of bounty at which payments are made under this regulation in any year in respect of any grade of seed cotton shall be the same to each applicant for bounty on that grade of seed cotton.

Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by H. J. Green, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.

Overview

The Cotton Bounty (Seed Cotton) Regulations, 1927, were enacted under the authority of the Governor-General in accordance with the Cotton Bounty Act 1926. These regulations were designed to provide a structured framework for the administration and payment of bounties on Australian-grown seed cotton, ensuring that growers receive compensation based on the quality and quantity of their produce. The objective was to support the cotton industry by providing financial incentives for growers, thereby encouraging the production and improvement of cotton quality. The regulations outline the grading of seed cotton and the corresponding rates of bounty payable, specify the process for making claims for bounty, and establish the roles and responsibilities of authorized persons, including the inspection of accounts and documents. Additionally, they provide mechanisms for the appointment of agents to facilitate the payment of bounties to growers, ensuring that the process is efficient and transparent. The enactment of these regulations aimed to address the need for a clear and systematic approach to the distribution of bounties within the cotton industry.

Scope and Application

The Cotton Bounty (Seed Cotton) Regulations, enacted under the Cotton Bounty Act 1926, apply to the bounty payable on seed cotton for Australian-grown cotton. These regulations specify the grades and corresponding rates of bounty payable for seed cotton, and establish a process for claims and payments. The bounty is applicable to persons or entities involved in the production and delivery of seed cotton, including growers and agents appointed by the Minister for Trade and Customs. The regulations cover the entire Commonwealth of Australia, ensuring a uniform approach to the administration and payment of the bounty. Exclusions and exemptions are not explicitly mentioned in the regulations; however, the process for claims and the criteria for bounty payments are clearly outlined. Additionally, the regulations allow for the Minister to make progress payments if the available bounty funds are insufficient, ensuring a fair distribution of payments throughout the financial year. The scope of the regulations is further extended through subordinate instruments, such as the appointment of authorised persons and agents, which facilitate the administration and enforcement of the bounty scheme.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the Cotton Bounty (Seed Cotton) Regulations under the Cotton Bounty Act 1926 establish the framework for the grading and payment of bounty on seed cotton. Section 3 outlines the grades of seed cotton, from the highest to the lowest, and specifies the rate of bounty payable for each grade, ranging from 1½d to ¾d per pound of seed cotton. Section 4 details the process for making claims for bounty, requiring growers to submit specific information about their seed cotton within thirty days of delivery to the ginnery. Section 5 describes the appointment of agents for the payment of bounty and the documentation required for reimbursement claims by these agents. Section 6 allows authorized persons to inspect accounts and documents at any reasonable time, and Section 7 mandates that claimants produce relevant documents and samples upon request. Section 8 allows for progress payments if the budget for bounty is insufficient and ensures that additional payments are made at the end of the financial year to cover any shortfalls. The obligations imposed by these Regulations include the requirement for growers to make timely and detailed claims for bounty, providing information such as their name, address, the weight of the seed cotton, and the date of despatch. Authorized persons must ensure that they have the necessary certificates and documentation, including Customs Weigher’s, Grader’s, and Manager’s certificates, to support their claims for bounty. Additionally, claimants must produce relevant accounts, books, and documents upon request and provide samples of seed cotton as required by the Collector. The Minister has the authority to appoint agents for paying bounty and may approve progress payments if the bounty budget is insufficient, ensuring that claims are settled in a timely manner. Any breach of the Cotton Bounty (Seed Cotton) Regulations may result in civil or criminal consequences, although specific penalties are not detailed within the text. Authorized persons are granted the power to enter and inspect premises and documents at reasonable times, which underscores the importance of compliance with these regulations. Failure to provide accurate information or documents, or to produce required samples, could lead to disputes over bounty payments and potential audits. Additionally, any fraudulent claims or misrepresentation of seed cotton grades could result in criminal charges, although the exact penalties are not specified in the provided text.

Area of Law: Commercial Law
Instrument: Regulation
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Reporting & Disclosure Obligations; Enforcement Powers; Compliance Obligations

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