STATUTORY RULES.
1927. No. 30.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE DRIED FRUITS EXPORT CHARGES ACT 1924-1927.
WHEREAS by section 4 of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1927, it is enacted that the Governor-General may, after report to the Minister by the Dried Fruits Control Board constituted under the Dried Fruits Export Control Act 1924, make regulations prescribing a lower rate of the charge imposed on dried currants, dried sultanas, or dried lexias exported from the Commonwealth.
And whereas the Board has reported to the Minister that the rate of charge to be imposed on dried currants and dried lexias exported from the Commonwealth, as from the first day of March, One thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven, should be at a lower rate than is prescribed in the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1927, namely, at the rate of one-sixteenth of a penny for each pound of dried currants and dried lexias exported:
Now, therefore, I, the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1927, to come into operation as from the first day of March, One thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven.
Dated this 6th day of April, 1927.
(Sgd.) STONEHAVEN
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
for Minister of State for Markets and Migration.
Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations.
Short title.
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations.
Definitions.
2. In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears—
“the Act” means the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1927.
Rate of charge on export of dried currants and dried lexias.
3. The charge imposed and to be levied and paid under section three of the Act during the period of twelve months after the commencement of these Regulations shall in respect of dried currants and dried lexias, be at the rate of one-sixteenth of a penny for each pound of dried currants and dried lexias exported from the Commonwealth.
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by H. J. Green, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
Overview
The Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations 1927 were enacted under the authority of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1927, and were made by the Governor-General in Council. These regulations were introduced to address the need for an updated rate of charge on the export of dried currants and dried lexias from Australia, following a report by the Dried Fruits Control Board. The Act allows the Governor-General to set a lower rate of charge upon the recommendation of the Board, and these regulations implement such a change effective from 1 March 1927. The policy objective is to adjust the export charge rate to reflect market conditions or other relevant factors, ensuring the continued competitiveness and viability of the dried fruits export industry.
Scope and Application
The Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations 1927, made under the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1927, apply to the export of dried currants and dried lexias from the Commonwealth of Australia. These regulations were enacted in response to a recommendation by the Dried Fruits Control Board and are designed to adjust the charge rate imposed on the specified dried fruits. The regulations specifically alter the rate for these fruits from the date of their enactment, March 1, 1927, setting it at one-sixteenth of a penny for each pound exported. This legislative instrument primarily affects entities involved in the export of dried currants and dried lexias, including exporters, freight companies, and potentially the Dried Fruits Control Board itself. The regulations are confined to the Commonwealth, meaning they apply nationally within Australia, ensuring uniformity in the application of the charge across all states and territories. The regulations do not explicitly mention exclusions or exemptions, suggesting that all exports of the specified dried fruits are subject to the new charge unless otherwise stipulated in the overarching act or other legislative instruments. The scope of the regulations is further extended or restricted by any subordinate instruments issued under the authority of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act.
Key Provisions
The Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations (C1927 L 00030) made under the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1927, establish new rates for charges imposed on the export of dried currants and dried lexias. These regulations come into force on 1 March 1927 and reflect a decision by the Dried Fruits Control Board, reported to the Minister, to lower the rate of charge. Specifically, Regulation 3 provides that the charge for dried currants and dried lexias exported during the 12 months following the commencement of these Regulations shall be one-sixteenth of a penny per pound.
Under these Regulations, the parties or entities governed are primarily those involved in the export of dried currants and dried lexias from the Commonwealth. The obligations and requirements placed upon them are straightforward: they must adhere to the specified rate of charge as set out in Regulation 3. This means that exporters of these dried fruits must ensure that they pay the new charge rate of one-sixteenth of a penny per pound of dried currants and dried lexias exported. This obligation is directly tied to the legislative framework established by the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1927 and the subsequent regulations.
Failure to comply with the provisions of these Regulations could lead to various consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed within the excerpt provided, it is generally understood that breaches of regulations made under an Act could lead to civil or criminal penalties, depending on the nature and severity of the breach. The Act itself, or other related legislation, would typically outline these penalties, which could range from fines to more severe criminal sanctions if the breach is deemed significant or deliberate. The exact nature and extent of these penalties would be further elaborated in the primary Act or other relevant legal instruments.