Prune Bounty Regulations

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STATUTORY RULES.

1936. No. 57.

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE PRUNE BOUNTY ACT 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 Act 1936.

Dated this twenty ninth day of April, 1936.

(SGD.) GOWRIE.

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

for Acting Minister of State for Commerce.

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Prune Bounty Regulations.

Short title.

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Prune Bounty Regulations.

Weight of prunes on which bounty payable.

2. For the purpose of ascertaining the weight of any prunes, as at the date of export, there shall, for the purposes of the Prune Bounty Act 1936, be deducted the weight of any liquid or other substance added to the prunes as the result of any process subsequent to the process of drying.

Quantity of prunes on which bounty payable.

3. The quantity of prunes in respect of which bounty shall be payable to a grower where the prunes have been exported by or on behalf of a person other than the grower shall be the quantity which bears to the total quantity exported by the exporter the same proportion as the quantity deliverer by that grower to that exporter bears to the total quantity delivered to that exporter by growers.

Applications for bounty.

4.— (1.) An application for the payment of bounty may be in accordance with Form A in the Schedule to these Regulations.

(2.) The declaration contained in the application shall be made before 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.

 

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1936.

2063.—6/28.4.1936.—Price 3d.


THE SCHEDULE.

Form A.          Reg. 4.

Commonwealth of Australia.

Prune Bounty Act 1936.

Prune Bounty Regulations.

APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT OF BOUNTY ON PRUNES EXPORTED FROM THE COMMONWEALTH DURING THE YEAR 1935.

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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 Act 1936 in respect of primes produced by me and exported during the year 1935.

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

(a) The total quantity of prunes produced by me during the year 1935 was..............pounds.

(b) The total quantity of prunes exported by me or on my behalf during 1935 was ..........................pounds.

(c) The name and address of each person or firm to whom prunes were delivered by me for processing and sale on my behalf during 1935, and the quantities of prunes so delivered, were as follows: —

Name.

Address.

Quantity of Prunes Delivered.

 

 

lbs.

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

 

(d) The name and address of each person or firm to whom prunes were sold outright by me during the year 1935, and the quantities of prunes so sold, were as follows:—

Name.

Address.

Quantity of Prunes Sold Outright.

 

 

lbs.

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.

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

Dated this …………………………….day of……………………………………………, 1936.

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Signature of Claimant for Bounty.

Declared by the above-named applicant before me—

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* Signature and address of person taking declaration, and whether 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.

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Note.—This application must reach the Secretary, Department of Commerce, Canberra, on or before 30th June, 1936.

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 false statement,

is £100 or imprisonment for one year.

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

Overview

The Prune Bounty Act 1936 was enacted to provide financial incentives to prune growers for their exported produce, thereby boosting the prune export industry. The Act was introduced to address the need for economic support to the prune industry, particularly in ensuring that growers were fairly compensated for their efforts in producing and exporting prunes. The Prune Bounty Regulations 1936, made under the authority of the Act by the Governor-General in Council, outline the administrative and procedural requirements for growers to claim their bounty, including the stipulation that any false statements or attempts to fraudulently obtain bounty are subject to substantial penalties. This legislative framework ensures that the bounty system operates efficiently and fairly, supporting the industry while maintaining integrity in the process.

Scope and Application

The Prune Bounty Regulations, made under the Prune Bounty Act 1936, apply to growers who have exported prunes from the Commonwealth of Australia during the specified year. These Regulations detail the process for calculating the bounty payable on exported prunes, taking into account the weight of any added substances, and ensuring that the correct proportion of prunes exported by an entity other than the grower is considered for bounty purposes. The scope of these Regulations is limited to the Commonwealth, meaning they apply across all states and territories within Australia, but do not extend beyond its national borders. The Regulations also outline the formal application process for bounty, stipulating the necessary declaration and submission details, and provide for the declaration to be taken by authorised individuals such as Commissioners for Declarations or Justices of the Peace. The Regulations do not specify any exclusions or exemptions but do impose penalties for false statements or fraudulent bounty claims. The application of these Regulations can be extended or clarified through subordinate instruments, which may provide additional guidance or modify certain provisions as needed.

Key Provisions

The Prune Bounty Regulations, 1936, establish the parameters within which the bounty under the Prune Bounty Act 1936 is payable. Section 2 mandates that any liquid or other substance added to prunes post-drying must be deducted from the weight when determining the bounty. Section 3 specifies that if prunes are exported by an entity other than the grower, the bounty payable is proportionate to the grower's contribution to the total export quantity. Section 4 outlines the process for applying for the bounty, including the requirement to submit an application form (Form A) with a declaration made before an authorised person such as a Commissioner for Declarations or a Police Officer. This form must detail the total production and export quantities of prunes, as well as the names and addresses of parties involved in processing or selling the prunes. These regulations impose specific obligations on growers and exporters. Growers must ensure accurate reporting of the quantities of prunes produced and exported, and they must declare the details of any intermediaries involved in the export process. Exporters, in turn, are responsible for ensuring the correct calculation of the bounty based on the grower's share of the total exported quantity. Both parties must be diligent in their record-keeping and truthful in their declarations to comply with the requirements. The Act provides for severe penalties for non-compliance. According to the penalty clause, individuals who obtain or attempt to obtain bounty payments through false statements or misleading information face a fine of up to £100 or imprisonment for one year. This stringent penalty underscores the importance of accuracy and honesty in the bounty application process, ensuring that the scheme operates fairly and efficiently.

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