Western Australian Repealed Regulations Western Australian Repealed RegulationsThis legislation has been repealed.
(1) All dues and
charges on cargo shall, except where otherwise provided, be computed on their
weights or measurements or the weights and measurements given in the
ship’s manifest, bill of lading, or other shipping document for that
cargo, but it is competent for the Port Authority at its own option, to
proceed on a basis of the tonne of 1000 kilograms, or the cubic metre, or the
kilolitre, and the fractions of these units shall be charged on a pro rata
basis.
[(2) repealed]
(3) In every case the
gross weight or gross measurement shall be that applicable and the Port
Authority reserves the right, at any time, to demand that goods be reweighed
or remeasured in the presence of an officer of the Port Authority and at the
expense of the owner of the cargo.
(4) Charges on goods
enumerated hereunder shall be computed on the basis following, that is to
say: —
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Boats, launches, etc. ............. |
cubic measurement less 40%; |
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Cylindrical cargo, except otherwise stated..................... |
cubic measurement on external dimensions less 20% unless the weight is then
greater; |
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Oil and inflammable liquids, in bulk (fuel lighting and
lubricating)............................ |
per kilolitre. |
[Regulation 69 amended in Gazette 21 September
1973 p.3530.]