STATUTORY RULES.
1915. No. 264.
PROVISIONAL REGULATION UNDER THE CUSTOMS ACT 1901–1914
I, SIR ARTHUR STANLEY, Governor of the State of Victoria and, its Dependencies in the Commonwealth of Australia, acting as the Deputy of the Governor-General, in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby certify that, an account of urgency, the following Regulation under the Customs Act 1901–1914 should come into immediate operation, and make the Regulation to come into operation forthwith as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this thirty-first day of December, One thousand nine hundred and fifteen.
A. L. STANLEY,
Deputy of the Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
FRANK G. TUDOR,
Minister of State for Trade and Customs.
Customs Regulations.
Regulation 155 of the Customs Regulations (Statutory Rules 1913, No. 346) is hereby repealed, and the following Regulation inserted in its stead:—
“MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF PACKAGES OF GRAIN, ETC, FOR INTER-STATE TRANSFER.
155. The maximum weight of any package of grain, salt, ores, or bagged goods of any description for conveyance from any State to any other State shall not, taken together with the weight of the containing package, exceed in the aggregate 200 lbs.”
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1915, No. 264, represents a Provisional Regulation under the Customs Act 1901–1914, enacted to address a perceived gap in the regulation of the inter-state transfer of goods such as grain, salt, ores, and bagged goods. This regulation was introduced by the Governor of the State of Victoria, acting as the Deputy of the Governor-General, with advice from the Federal Executive Council, to ensure the smooth operation of trade within the newly federated nation. The regulation aims to standardise the maximum weight of packages for inter-state transfer, ensuring consistency and practicality in the transportation logistics across states. This provisional regulation was designed to come into immediate effect due to its urgency, as certified by the relevant authorities, to avoid any disruption in trade practices.
Scope and Application
This Provisional Regulation under the Customs Act 1901–1914 applies to the inter-state transfer of packages containing grain, salt, ores, or any other bagged goods. The legislation sets a maximum weight limit of 200 pounds for any package, inclusive of the weight of the container itself, for the purpose of facilitating the movement of these goods between states. The geographic reach of this regulation is national, applying across the entire Commonwealth of Australia, encompassing all states and territories. The regulation aims to standardise the weight of packages to ensure efficient and safe transportation across state borders. While the regulation specifies the maximum weight limit, it does not detail any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds. The regulation comes into operation immediately, highlighting its urgency, and is subject to the Customs Act 1901–1914. The regulation could be extended or modified through subordinate instruments under the authority of the Customs Act.
Key Provisions
The primary provision of the Provisional Regulation (Statutory Rules 1915, No. 264) is encapsulated in Regulation 155, which sets a maximum weight limit for packages of grain, salt, ores, or bagged goods being transported between states (Reg. 155). This regulation specifies that the combined weight of the contents and the package itself must not exceed 200 pounds. This regulation is designed to ensure safe and manageable handling of goods during inter-state transfer, thereby reducing the risk of accidents and ensuring logistical efficiency.
Under this regulation, any party or entity involved in the inter-state transfer of grain, salt, ores, or any bagged goods must ensure that the weight of their packages does not exceed the specified limit. This includes individuals, companies, and transport operators who must adhere to this weight restriction to comply with the law. They must take necessary steps to measure and, if required, adjust the weight of their packages to ensure compliance with the 200-pound limit.
Failure to comply with Regulation 155 may lead to penalties. Although the specific penalties are not detailed within the regulation itself, under the broader Customs Act 1901–1914, breaches of customs regulations can result in both civil and criminal consequences. For civil infractions, penalties could include fines, and in more severe cases, criminal offences could lead to imprisonment. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as any relevant case law or further legislative clarifications.