STATUTORY RULES
1952. No. 84.
REGULATION UNDER THE DRIED FRUITS EXPORT CHARGES ACT 1924-1929.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1929.
Dated this eighteenth day of September, 1952.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Commerce and Agriculture.
AMENDMENT OF THE DRIED FRUIT EXPORT CHARGES REGULATIONS .†
Officer to whom moneys to be paid.
Regulation 5 of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations is amended by omitting the words—
“South Australia.... | Collector of Public Moneys, Department of Commerce and Agriculture, Adelaide. |
Western Australia... | Collector of Public Moneys, Department of Commerce and Agriculture, Perth.” |
and inserting in their stead the words—
“South Australia.... | Collector of Customs, Adelaide. |
Western Australia... | Collector of Customs, Perth.”. |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1952.
*Statutory Rules 1938, No. 23, as amended by Statutory Rules 1939, No. 17 ;1940, No. 41 ; 1941, No. 45 ; 1942, No. 75 ; 1943. No. 16 ; (Statutory Rules 1947; No.24, which purported to amend these Regulations, were not tabled within the prescribed time and, by virtue of section 48 (3.) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901-1950, are void and of no effect); 1947, No. 115; and 1952, No. 42.
By Authority: L. F. JOHNSTON, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
3434.—PRICE 3D. 9/12.8.1952.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1952 No. 84, issued under the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1929, was enacted to amend the existing regulations governing the export of dried fruits. This legislation was introduced by the Governor-General in Council, addressing the need to update the regulatory framework for the collection of export charges on dried fruits. The policy objective is to ensure that the collection of these charges is managed effectively and efficiently by the appropriate authorities. This particular regulation updates the officers responsible for receiving these charges, changing from the Collectors of Public Moneys within the Department of Commerce and Agriculture to the Collectors of Customs in Adelaide and Perth, thereby aligning the regulatory framework with the changing administrative structures and ensuring smooth continuation of the collection process.
Scope and Application
The Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations 1952, as an amendment to the Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations, apply to the export of dried fruits from specific Australian states, namely South Australia and Western Australia. These regulations are implemented under the authority of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1929 and aim to streamline the process by which charges are collected for the export of dried fruits from these states. The regulations specifically alter the point of collection for these charges from the Collector of Public Moneys in the Department of Commerce and Agriculture to the Collector of Customs in Adelaide for South Australia and in Perth for Western Australia. This amendment is designed to ensure that the collection of export charges aligns more closely with customs procedures, thereby enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of the charge collection process. The regulations are applicable to all entities involved in the export of dried fruits from the specified states and are intended to provide a clear and consistent framework for the administration of export charges.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this legislation are the amendments to Regulation 5 of the Dried Fruits Export Charges Regulations (section 1). These amendments alter the specified officers responsible for collecting export charges in South Australia and Western Australia. Specifically, the regulation now designates the Collector of Customs in Adelaide and Perth, respectively, instead of the previously listed Collector of Public Moneys from the Department of Commerce and Agriculture.
This Act imposes specific obligations on the entities involved in the export of dried fruits from South Australia and Western Australia. The changes necessitate that any moneys owed under the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1929 be paid to the Collector of Customs in Adelaide for South Australia and to the Collector of Customs in Perth for Western Australia. These amendments ensure that the collection process is streamlined and aligned with the current customs authorities, reflecting the administrative changes in how such charges are managed.
Failure to comply with the provisions of this Act could result in civil or criminal consequences, depending on the nature and intent of the breach. However, the specific offences, penalties, or consequences are not detailed within the text of this legislation. Typically, breaches of regulations related to export charges could lead to fines, penalties, or other legal actions as prescribed by the relevant Acts and common law. The exact penalties would be determined by the courts based on the severity and circumstances of the breach.
While the specific maximum penalties are not outlined in this regulation, it is important to note that the Dried Fruits Export Charges Act 1924-1929 may have provisions for penalties in case of non-compliance. The penalties could include fines or other sanctions as stipulated under the parent Act or relevant statutory provisions. It is also worth noting that the authority to enforce these regulations lies with the relevant customs officials who are now responsible for collecting the export charges.