Exports (Fresh Fruit) Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1952, No. 106, represents a legislative instrument enacted under the authority of the Customs Act 1901-1951 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1950. The primary objective of this regulation is to amend the Exports (Fresh Fruit) Regulations concerning the fees charged to officers for their services. This adjustment was made to reflect changes in economic conditions and administrative costs. Enacted by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, the regulation updates the fee structure from ten shillings and nine pence to twelve shillings and six pence. The regulation is a response to the need for periodic adjustments in regulatory fees to ensure they remain aligned with contemporary economic realities, facilitating smoother operations in the export of fresh fruit.

Scope and Application

This statutory regulation pertains to the Customs Act 1901-1951 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1950, specifically amending the Exports (Fresh Fruit) Regulations. The Act applies to any individual or entity involved in the export of fresh fruit, ensuring compliance with updated fee structures for officers' services. The regulation impacts those exporting fresh fruit from Australia, aligning with national trade standards and ensuring clarity and consistency in trade descriptions. The geographic reach of this regulation is national, applying across the Commonwealth of Australia. The amendment modifies the fees charged for officers' services related to the export of fresh fruit, reflecting an increase from ten shillings and nine pence to twelve shillings and six pence. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the regulation itself, though broader exclusions or exemptions may be defined in the primary Acts or other subordinate instruments. The regulation extends the application of the primary Acts by adjusting the fee structure for specific services, thereby impacting the financial obligations of exporters.

Key Provisions

The primary operative sections of this legislative instrument pertain to the amendment of the Exports (Fresh Fruit) Regulations, specifically Regulation 31, which adjusts the fees charged for officers’ services. Regulation 31(1) now states that the fee for such services is twelve shillings and six pence, replacing the previous amount of ten shillings and nine pence. This change signifies a direct alteration to the financial obligations associated with the export of fresh fruit under the Customs Act 1901-1951 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1950. The obligations imposed by this Act include the necessity for exporters of fresh fruit to comply with the updated fee structure outlined in Regulation 31. This involves ensuring that the correct amount, now twelve shillings and six pence, is paid for the services rendered by officers overseeing the export process. Failure to adhere to these financial stipulations could potentially lead to complications in the exportation of fresh fruit, as the new fees must be strictly followed. In terms of consequences for non-compliance, while specific offences and penalties are not explicitly detailed within the text of this statutory rule, it can be inferred that any breaches of the stipulated fees or non-compliance with the updated regulations could lead to enforcement actions under the Customs Act 1901-1951 and the Commerce (Trade Descriptions) Act 1905-1950. These actions might include fines, penalties, or other administrative measures to ensure adherence to the regulatory requirements. The precise nature and extent of these penalties would be determined by the overarching Acts and any subsequent legal interpretations or enforcement guidelines provided by the relevant authorities.