Victorian Current Acts

DAIRY ACT 2000 - SECT 32

    (1)     Before the Authority makes a Code of Practice it must comply with the following procedure.

    (2)     The Authority must give a notice stating—

        (a)     the purpose and general purport of the proposed Code of Practice;

        (b)     where a copy of the proposed Code of Practice can be obtained or inspected;

        (c)     that any person may make a submission on the proposed Code of Practice to the Authority within the period specified in the notice.

    (3)     The Authority must allow at least 28 days after the day on which a notice is given under subsection (2) for the making of submissions.

    (4)     After the Authority has considered any submission, the Authority must give a notice stating that it intends to make the Code of Practice.

    (5)     A notice under this section must be—

        (a)     published in the Government Gazette;

        (b)     published in a daily newspaper generally circulating in Victoria;

        (c)     sent to dairy industry bodies or organisations which the Authority considers are likely to be affected by the proposed Code of Practice.