Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

The Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations 1929 were established to regulate and implement the financial charges outlined in the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1927. This legislative instrument was introduced to address the need for a structured and standardised method of imposing export charges on dried fruits. These regulations were enacted by the Governor-General in Council, ensuring their validity and enforceability across the Commonwealth of Australia. The objective of these regulations is to clearly define the rates of export charges for various types of dried fruits, ensuring consistency and fairness in the application of these charges as stipulated by the Act. This was aimed at maintaining order and transparency in the exportation of dried fruits from Australia during the period of 1924-1927.

Scope and Application

The Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations, made under the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1927, apply to the export of dried currants, dried sultanas, and dried lexias from Australia, and are intended to levy specific charges on these exports. The regulations are applicable to all persons or entities involved in the export of these dried fruits, imposing a charge for each hundredweight exported. The geographic reach of these regulations is national, encompassing the entire Commonwealth of Australia. The regulations do not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds other than the outlined charge rates for the respective dried fruits. The rates are set to be levied during a specified period of twelve months following the commencement of these regulations. Additionally, the regulations allow for the amendment of the charges through subordinate instruments, as evidenced by the amendment to Regulation 3 in the 1929 Regulations, which replaced previous rates with new ones effective from the first day of March, 1929.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of these regulations detail the charges to be levied on the export of dried fruits under the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1927. Specifically, Regulation 3 (section 3) sets out the new rates for charges on dried currants, dried sultanas, and dried lexias. The charge for dried currants is one shilling for every hundredweight exported, for dried sultanas it is also one shilling per hundredweight, and for dried lexias, the charge is reduced to sixpence per hundredweight (Regulation 3(a), (b), and (c)). These rates apply for the twelve-month period following the commencement of these regulations. The obligations imposed by these regulations on the parties involved include the mandatory payment of the specified charges for each type of dried fruit exported. The regulations require exporters to comply with the new rates as set out, which are to be levied and paid under section 3 of the Act. The implementation of these charges ensures that the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1927 is effectively enforced, and the specified rates are adhered to by all relevant parties during the stipulated period. Any breach of these regulations may result in legal consequences. While the specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for non-compliance are not detailed within the text provided, it is reasonable to infer that failure to comply with the mandated export charges could lead to penalties as prescribed by the Act or relevant legislation. Typically, penalties for such breaches could include fines or other sanctions, though the exact nature and maximum penalties would be determined by the relevant authorities and the broader legislative context.