Sulphate of Ammonia Bounty
No. 65 of 1970
An Act relating to the Bounty on Sulphate of Ammonia.
[Assented to 14 October 1970]
[Date of commencement, 11 November 1970]
BE it enacted by the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, as follows:—
Short title and citation.
1.—(1.) This Act may be cited as the Sulphate of Ammonia Bounty Act 1970.
(2.) The Sulphate of Ammonia Bounty Act 1962-1969 is in this Act referred to as the Principal Act.
(3.) The Principal Act, as amended by this Act, may be cited as the Sulphate of Ammonia Bounty Act 1962-1970.
Interpretation.
2. Section 3 of the Principal Act is amended—
(a) by omitting from paragraph (f) of sub-section (2.) the word “and” (last occurring); and
(b) by adding at the end of that sub-section the following word and paragraph:—
“; and (h) the period that commenced on the first day of January, One thousand nine hundred and seventy and ended on the thirtieth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and seventy.”.
Extension of period in respect of which bounty is payable.
3. Section 3a of the Principal Act is amended by omitting sub-section (1.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-section:—
“(1.) The Governor-General may, by Proclamation, declare that a period commencing on the first day of July, One thousand nine hundred and seventy, and ending on such date as is specified in the Proclamation (being a date not later than the thirty-first day of December, One thousand nine hundred and seventy) is a period to which this Act applies.”.
Limit of available bounty.
4. Section 8 of the Principal Act is amended—
(a) by omitting from paragraph (h) of sub-section (1.) the word “and”; and
(b) by inserting after that paragraph the following paragraph:—
“(ha) in respect of sulphate of ammonia sold in the tenth period to which this Act applies is Five hundred thousand dollars; and”.
Overview
The Sulphate of Ammonia Bounty Act 1970 was enacted to address the need for the extension of the period in respect of which bounty is payable for sulphate of ammonia, and to amend the limit of available bounty for the tenth period. Enacted by the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, this Act amends the Sulphate of Ammonia Bounty Act 1962-1969, specifically extending the period for which bounty payments are applicable and adjusting the limit of available bounty for the tenth period. The policy objective of this legislation is to ensure that the bounty on sulphate of ammonia remains relevant and adequate to support the relevant industry during the specified period.
Scope and Application
The Sulphate of Ammonia Bounty Act 1970 applies to individuals, corporations, and entities engaged in the sale of sulphate of ammonia within the specified period. This Act extends the bounty period for sulphate of ammonia sales from 1 July 1970 to a date specified by the Governor-General, but not later than 31 December 1970. It also amends the Sulphate of Ammonia Bounty Act 1962-1969, effectively making it the Sulphate of Ammonia Bounty Act 1962-1970. The Act sets out specific financial limits for the bounty, with a cap of $500,000 for sulphate of ammonia sold during the tenth period, reflecting its focus on regulating the bounty for this particular chemical over a defined timeframe. The Act's jurisdictional reach is nationwide, applying across the Commonwealth of Australia, and it does not explicitly state any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds beyond the defined periods and financial limits.
Key Provisions
The Sulphate of Ammonia Bounty Act 1970, as amended, modifies the existing Sulphate of Ammonia Bounty Act 1962-1969, extending the scope of the bounty provisions. Section 1 provides the short title and citation of the Act, and Section 2 amends the interpretation of the Principal Act to include a specific period for which bounty is payable. This amendment to the interpretation section is crucial for understanding the temporal scope of the bounty provisions. Section 3 further extends the period for which bounty is payable by allowing the Governor-General to declare a specific period, up to the end of December 1970, to which the Act applies. This flexibility ensures that the bounty scheme can be tailored to specific economic or industry conditions.
The Act imposes several obligations on parties involved in the sulphate of ammonia trade. For instance, Section 3a requires that any bounty claims must relate to periods explicitly declared by the Governor-General. This means that entities must ensure their transactions fall within the specified periods to be eligible for the bounty. Additionally, the amendment in Section 4, which introduces a limit on the available bounty for the tenth period, necessitates that entities manage their claims within the financial constraints set by the Act. These obligations ensure that the bounty scheme operates within the financial and temporal parameters defined by the legislation.
Failure to comply with the provisions of the Act can result in legal consequences. While the Act itself does not explicitly outline offences or penalties, breaches of related regulations or administrative actions might lead to civil or criminal consequences. For instance, inaccurate claims or misrepresentation of facts could potentially be grounds for penalties under associated regulations or common law principles of misrepresentation and fraud. The absence of explicit penalties within the Act suggests that any enforcement would rely on broader legislative frameworks or administrative actions taken by the relevant authorities. However, the potential for civil or criminal repercussions underscores the importance of strict adherence to the Act's provisions.