STATUTORY RULES.
1912. No. 128.
PROVISIONAL REGULATION UNDER THE SUGAR BOUNTY ACT 1905.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby certify that, on account of urgency, the following Regulation under the Sugar Bounty Act 1905 should come into immediate operation, and make the Regulation to come into operation forthwith as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this 26th day of June, One thousand nine hundred and twelve.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
FRANK G. TUDOR,
Minister of State for Trade and Customs.
Sugar Bounty Regulations.
Regulation No. 15 of the Sugar Bounty Regulations (Statutory Rule No. 53 of 1908) is repealed and the following Regulation is substituted therefor:—
“Declarations.
“15. Declarations under these Regulations may be made before any Justice of the Peace of the Commonwealth, or part of the Commonwealth, or of a State, or part of a State, or before any Officer of Customs, or Headmaster of a State School, or Senior Officer of Police in the district in which the cane is produced.”
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Overview
The Provisional Regulation under the Sugar Bounty Act 1905 was introduced to address urgent administrative and procedural needs concerning the sugar industry, specifically in relation to the bounty provided to sugar producers. Enacted in 1912 by the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, the regulation aimed to streamline the process for declarations related to sugar production. This legislative instrument highlights the evolving needs of the sugar industry at the time, and the necessity to swiftly implement changes to facilitate the bounty distribution effectively. The regulation underscores the collaborative effort between federal and state authorities to ensure the smooth operation of sugar bounty provisions, reflecting the overarching policy objective of supporting the sugar industry through effective administrative measures.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulation under the Sugar Bounty Act 1905 applies to any person or entity involved in the sugar industry within the Commonwealth of Australia. The regulation primarily pertains to the declaration of the production and processing of sugar cane, which must be made in accordance with the stipulated provisions. It allows declarations to be made before various authorised individuals, including Justices of the Peace, Officers of Customs, Headmasters of State Schools, and Senior Police Officers in districts where sugar cane is produced. The geographic reach of this regulation extends to the entire Commonwealth, including all states and territories, ensuring uniformity in the handling of declarations related to sugar cane production and processing. There are no explicit exclusions or exemptions outlined in the regulation, and it operates in conjunction with any subordinate instruments that may further define or expand upon the provisions of the Sugar Bounty Act 1905.
Key Provisions
The key operative sections of the Sugar Bounty Regulations (Statutory Rule No. 53 of 1908) concern the declarations that may be made under these Regulations (section 15). According to this section, declarations can be made before various authorised individuals including Justices of the Peace, Officers of Customs, Headmasters of State Schools, and Senior Officers of Police within the district where the cane is produced. This section provides flexibility in where and by whom these declarations can be made, ensuring that the process is accessible and convenient for those required to make them.
The Sugar Bounty Regulations impose specific obligations on parties involved in the sugar industry. The Regulations require that declarations regarding the production of cane be made in the prescribed manner and to the appropriate authority, as outlined in section 15. This means that those involved in the production of cane must ensure that their declarations are made correctly and to the right person, which may vary depending on the location and their specific circumstances.
Failure to comply with the provisions of the Sugar Bounty Regulations could result in various consequences. While specific offences and penalties are not detailed in the Statutory Rule, breaches of such regulations typically attract civil or criminal penalties under the parent act, the Sugar Bounty Act 1905. Penalties can include fines or other sanctions as prescribed by the Act. The exact penalties depend on the nature and severity of the breach, but they are intended to enforce compliance and maintain the integrity of the sugar bounty system.