Wine Grapes Charges Act 1937

Overview

The Wine Grapes Charges Act 1937 was enacted to amend the Wine Grapes Charges Acts 1929, addressing the need to update references to the Wine Overseas Marketing Board in light of its reconstitution as the Australian Wine Board under the Wine Overseas Marketing Act 1929–1936. This Act was assented to on 16th September 1937 by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia. The legislative update ensures that the references within the Principal Act are consistent with the current administrative structure, thereby facilitating smoother operation and compliance with the latest regulatory framework. The policy objective is to ensure that the legislative instruments remain current and effective in administering the charges related to wine grapes.

Scope and Application

The Wine Grapes Charges Act 1937, as amended, pertains to the regulation of charges related to the production, marketing, and export of wine grapes in Australia. The Act applies to all individuals, entities, and industries involved in the production and export of wine grapes, as well as to the transactions associated with these activities. The geographic and jurisdictional reach of the Act is Commonwealth-wide, applying uniformly across Australia. The Act amends the Wine Grapes Charges Acts 1929 by modifying certain definitions and references to the Wine Overseas Marketing Board, now referred to as the Australian Wine Board under the Wine Overseas Marketing Act 1929–1936. The Act exempts certain activities from the charges stipulated under the Principal Act and allows for further regulation through subordinate instruments, thereby extending or restricting its application as necessary. Any exemptions, exclusions, or thresholds are to be determined by the regulations made under this Act.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of the Wine Grapes Charges Act 1937 (section 1) establish the short title and citation for the Act, referring to the original Wine Grapes Charges Acts 1929 as the Principal Act. Section 2 amends the definition of "the Board" in the Principal Act, clarifying that it now refers to the Australian Wine Board constituted under the Wine Overseas Marketing Act 1929–1936. Section 3 modifies the exemption from charges under the Principal Act, replacing references to the Wine Overseas Marketing Board with the Board. Finally, Section 4 amends the regulations in the Principal Act similarly, substituting references to the Wine Overseas Marketing Board with the Board. The obligations imposed by the Wine Grapes Charges Act 1937 on parties or entities it governs include updating references to the Wine Overseas Marketing Board to the Australian Wine Board in definitions, exemptions, and regulations. This change ensures consistency and accuracy in identifying the governing body responsible for overseeing the wine industry. The Act requires those subject to its provisions to adhere to these updated references in all relevant documentation and communications. Breaches of the Wine Grapes Charges Act 1937 do not explicitly outline specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences within the provided text. However, non-compliance with amendments or regulations set forth by the Act could potentially lead to legal actions or administrative penalties as prescribed under the broader legislative framework or associated regulations. The maximum penalties, if any, would be determined by the relevant authorities and applicable laws beyond the scope of this Act.