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PRIMARY INDUSTRIES LEVIES AND CHARGES COLLECTION (APPLE AND PEAR) REGULATIONS 1991 NO. 197

STATUTORY RULES 1991 No. 197

Issued by Authority of the Minister of State for Primary Industries and Energy.

Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Act 1991

Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection (Nursery Products) Regulations

Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection (Apple and Pear) Regulations

Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection (Citrus) Regulations

Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection (Horticultural Export Charge) Regulations

Section 30 of the above Act empowers the Governor-General to make regulations for the purposes of the Act, and in particular,

(1)       providing for the manner of payment of levy and charge: and

(2)       requiring producers and others to furnish returns and information: and

(3)       requiring producers and others to keep accounts and records; and

(4)       providing for penalties, not exceeding $1000, for offences against the regulations.

The Act, which commences on 1 July 1991, brings together similar provisions previously embodied in over 30 Acts.

The proposed Regulations will allow for the implementation of standard provisions across a broad range of industries as well as more uniformity in collection methods.

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