Prune Bounty Regulations 1936 (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1937. No. 8.

 

REGULATIONS UNDER THE PRUNE BOUNTY ACTS 1936.*

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 Prune Bounty Acts 1936.*

Dated this fourteenth day of January, 1937.

(SGD.) GOWRIE.

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

for Minister of State for Commerce.

 

Amendments of the Prune Bounty Regulations.

1. The Prune Bounty Regulations are amended by inserting after regulation 4 the following regulation:—

Prescribed authorities.

“5. The following authorities shall be prescribed authorities for the purposes of section six of the Prune Bounty Acts 1936:—The Dried Fruits Boards of the States of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia, constituted by the Dried Fruits Acts of those States, the Chief Veterinary Officer of the Department of Commerce in the State of Queensland and the Collector of Customs for the State of Tasmania”

Amendment of Schedule.

2. The Schedule to the Prune Bounty Regulations is amended by omitting Form A and inserting in its stead the following Form:—

“Form A.

Prune Bounty Regulations.

Departmental Consecutive No.

Departmental Registration No.

Reg. 4.

Commonwealth of Australia.

 

Prune Bounty Acts 1936.

APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT OF BOUNTY ON PRUNES EXPORTED FROM THE COMMONWEALTH DURING THE YEAR 1936.

Note.—This application must reach the Secretary, Department of Commerce, Canberra, on or before 30th June, 1937). The bounty is payable to the grower of the fruit from which the prunes were produced.

To the Secretary,

Department of Commerce,

Canberra, F.C.T.

1. I,.....................................................................................................................................................

(Christian names in full, surname in block letters.)

of...................................................................in the State of......................................................................

(State full postal address.)

hereby apply for payment of bounty under the Prune Bounty Acts 1936, in respect of prunes produced by me which were exported during the year 1936.

 

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on      , 1937.

† Statutory Rules 1936, No. 57.

6782.—8/18.12.1936.—Price 3d.

2. In connexion with this application I hereby declare as follows:—

(a) The total quantity of prunes produced from fruit grown by me during the year 1936 was................pounds.

(b) The total quantity of prunes produced from fruit grown by me and exported by me or on my behalf during 1936 was.............. pounds.

(c) The name and address of each person or firm to whom prunes produced from fruit grown by me were delivered by me for processing and sale on my behalf during 1936, and the quantities of prunes so delivered were as follows:—

Name.

Address.

Quantity of Prunes Delivered.

Total...........

 

lb.

 

(d) The name and address of each person or firm to whom prunes produced from fruit grown by me were sold outright by me during the year 1936, and the quantities of prunes so sold, were as follows:—

Name.

Address.

Quantity of Prunes Sold Outright.

 

 

lb.

Total...........

 

 

(e) No other application for bounty in respect of the prunes referred to in this application has been made by me or on my behalf, nor have I received payment of any bounty in respect of the said prunes. No other person or company has, to the best of my knowledge and belief, claimed or received payment of bounty in respect of the said prunes, nor is any other person or firm entitled to claim the bounty in respect of the said prunes.

(f) The statements set out above are true and correct in every particular.

Dated this……………….....................day of............................................................, 1937.

……………………………………….

Signature of Claimant for Bounty.

Declared by the above-named applicant before me—

*…………………………………

…………………………………

 

 

*Signature, designation, and address of person taking declaration, who must be a Commissioner for Declarations, Justice of the Peace, Bank Manager, Postmaster (or officer in charge of a Post Office), Station Master (or other railway official in charge of a station or siding), or a Constable or Officer of Police.


Penalty for False Statements, etc.—The penalty under the Act for—

(a) obtaining or attempting to obtain payment of any bounty which is not payable;

(b) obtaining or attempting to obtain payment of bounty by means of any false or misleading statement; or

(c) presenting to any officer or other person doing duty in relation to the Act or the Regulations any document, or making to such officer or person any statement, which is false in any particular,

is £100 or imprisonment for one year.”.

 

By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Prune Bounty Acts 1936 was enacted to provide financial incentives for the growers of prunes in Australia by offering a bounty for the export of these dried fruits. This legislation aimed to support the prune industry by encouraging its expansion and ensuring that growers received a financial reward for their produce, which was exported. The Act was introduced by the Commonwealth Parliament with the objective of bolstering the economy of the prune industry, particularly in the states where it was a significant agricultural activity. The Prune Bounty Regulations 1937 further detail the administration of these bounties, including the prescribed authorities responsible for processing the bounty applications and the specific requirements for growers to claim their payments.

Scope and Application

The Prune Bounty Acts 1936 applies to growers of prunes within the states of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia, and the territories of the Chief Veterinary Officer of the Department of Commerce in Queensland and the Collector of Customs in Tasmania. These prescribed authorities are responsible for administering the bounty payments for prunes exported from the Commonwealth during a specified year. The bounty is payable directly to the growers of the fruit from which the prunes were produced. The regulations cover the application process for the bounty, requiring growers to submit a detailed application form to the Secretary of the Department of Commerce by a specified deadline, along with a declaration of the quantities of prunes produced and exported. The application form must be completed accurately and truthfully, with penalties in place for any false statements or attempts to obtain undue bounty payments. The act's jurisdictional reach is federal, applying across multiple states and territories, but it does not extend to any other entities or industries beyond those specifically mentioned.

Key Provisions

The Prune Bounty Acts 1936 (sections 1 to 4) establish the framework for providing a bounty to growers for prunes exported from Australia. These Acts empower the Governor-General to make regulations governing the bounty scheme, which include the administration, eligibility criteria, and the calculation of the bounty payable. Regulation 5 (as inserted by the Prune Bounty Regulations) specifies the authorities responsible for overseeing the bounty application process in each state. These include the Dried Fruits Boards in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia, the Chief Veterinary Officer in Queensland, and the Collector of Customs in Tasmania. Regulation 2 amends the Schedule by replacing Form A, which now requires growers to apply for the bounty by submitting detailed information about their prune production and exports to the Department of Commerce by 30 June 1937. The obligations imposed by the Act on growers include accurate reporting of the total quantity of prunes produced and exported, along with details of any sales or transfers of prunes for processing and sale. Growers must ensure that their applications are accompanied by a sworn declaration confirming the accuracy of the information provided. Additionally, they must declare that no other applications for the bounty in respect of the same prunes have been made, and no other persons or firms are entitled to claim the bounty for the same prunes. Failure to comply with the provisions of the Prune Bounty Acts 1936 can result in serious consequences. Under the Act, penalties are imposed for attempting to obtain a bounty to which one is not entitled, submitting false or misleading statements, or providing false documents or statements to any officer or person involved in the bounty process. The maximum penalty for these offences includes a fine of £100 or imprisonment for one year. These provisions underscore the importance of accuracy and honesty in the bounty application process.

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