Commonwealth Numbered Acts

DOMESTIC MEAT PREMISES CHARGE ACT 1993 No. 100 of 1993 - SECT 8

8.(1) If the charge day is 1 January 1994, the amount of the charge is such
amount as is prescribed by the regulations in relation to the financial year
ending on 30 June 1994.

(2) The amount prescribed must not exceed:

   (a)  in the case of an abattoir-$20,000.00; or

   (b)  in the case of a meat processing plant-$5,000.00; or

   (c)  in the case of a knackery-$1,000.00; or

   (d)  in the case of an animal food processing plant-$1,000.00.

(3) If the charge day is any day after 1 January 1994 and before 1 July 1994,
the amount of the charge is worked out using the formula:
Half year charge x Charging days
183 where:

"Half year charge" means the amount prescribed under subsection (1);

"Charging days" means the number of days in the period from the beginning of
the charge day until the end of 30 June 1994.