Commonwealth Numbered Acts

SUGAR AGREEMENT ACT 1979 No. 183, 1979 - SECT 5

5. (1) The importation of sugar, golden syrup and treacle into Australia,
except with the consent in writing of the Minister or an authorized officer,
is prohibited.

(2) Sugar, golden syrup and treacle imported into Australia in contravention
of sub-section (1) shall be deemed to be prohibited imports within the meaning
of the Customs Act 1901 and the provisions of that Act relating to prohibited
imports apply to sugar, golden syrup and treacle so imported.
(3) In sub-section (1), ''authorized officer'' means an officer of the
Department of State that deals with matters arising under this Act authorized
in writing by the Minister to give consents under this section.