Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations

Overview

The Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations, 1938, were enacted under the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1929, to provide a mechanism for adjusting the export charges on dried fruits. These regulations were introduced by the Governor-General in Council following a report from the Dried Fruits Control Board. The legislative intent was to enable the imposition of specific rates for charges on the export of dried currants, dried sultanas, and dried lexias from Australia, effective from March 1938. The policy objective was to ensure that the export charges were set at appropriate levels, which would be levied by designated officers in each state, ensuring that the charge rates were uniformly applied across the Commonwealth.

Scope and Application

The Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations, made under the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1929, apply to the export of dried currants, dried sultanas, and dried lexias from the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations specify the charge to be levied on these dried fruits exported on or after the first day of March, 1938, and direct where the charges should be paid. The Act applies to any persons or entities exporting the specified dried fruits from Australia, impacting the dried fruit industry within the Commonwealth. The geographic reach of these regulations is national, applying uniformly across all states and territories within Australia. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds in these particular regulations, meaning that all exports of the specified dried fruits are subject to the prescribed charges. The application of the Act may be further extended or restricted through subsequent subordinate instruments, as permitted by the primary Act.

Key Provisions

The Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations, which are a statutory instrument under the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1929, establish specific charges for the export of dried currants, dried sultanas, and dried lexias from Australia. Section 4 of the Regulations sets out the rates at which these charges will be levied, with sixpence per hundredweight for dried currants (4(a)), and ninepence per hundredweight for both dried sultanas and dried lexias (4(b) and 4(c)). These Regulations came into operation on the first day of March, 1938 (section 2), superseding all previous regulations on the same subject (section 3). Entities and individuals involved in the export of these dried fruits are required to adhere to these Regulations. They must ensure that the appropriate charge, as specified in section 4, is levied and paid for each hundredweight of the relevant dried fruits exported from Australia on or after the date mentioned in section 2. The charge must be paid to the designated officers listed in section 5, who are responsible for collecting the export charges in the respective states and territories. Failure to comply with the requirements set out in these Regulations may result in legal consequences. While the specific offences and penalties are not detailed within the text provided, it is reasonable to infer that non-compliance could lead to civil or criminal penalties under the applicable legislation. For example, penalties may include fines or other sanctions, as prescribed by the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1929 or other relevant laws. It is important to consult the primary Act or seek legal advice for a comprehensive understanding of the consequences of non-compliance with these Regulations.