Statutory Rules 1982 No. 377¹

Bounty (Berry Fruits) Regulations

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Bounty (Berry Fruits) Act 1982.

Dated 20 December 1982.

N. M. STEPHEN

Governor-General

By His Excellency’s Command,

MICHAEL HODGMAN

Minister of State for THE Capital Territory

acting for and on behalf of the

Minister of State for Industry and Commerce

Citation

          1.   These Regulations may be cited as the Bounty (Berry Fruits) Regulations.

Interpretation

          2.   In these Regulations, “the Act” means the Bounty (Berry Fruits) Act 1982.

Particulars prescribed for purposes of sub-section 10 (1) of the Act

          3.   For the purposes of sub-section 10 (1) of the Act, the following particulars are prescribed in respect of each kind of bountiable fruit received by a processor:

         (a)   where the fruit is received from another processor—

                     (i)    the name and address of that processor; and

                    (ii)    the address and location of the place from which it was supplied;

         (b)   where the fruit is received from a producer—

                     (i)    the name and address of the producer; and

                    (ii)    the address and location of the place where it was cultivated;

         (c)   (i) the date on which the fruit was received by the processor; and

                    (ii)    its gross and net mass, in kilograms, as recorded at the time of receipt;

         (d)   if the net mass of fruit actually received differs from the net mass of fruit, in kilograms, recorded at the time of receipt-the net mass of fruit actually received;

         (e)   if any fruit is rejected at the time of receipt or prior to preparation for processing, the net mass of fruit, in kilograms, rejected and the reasons for its rejection;

          (f)   if any fruit is spoiled or wasted by the processor preparatory to processing, the net mass of fruit, in kilograms, spoiled or wasted;

         (g)   the net mass of fruit, in kilograms, subjected to the first or only process;

         (h)   details of the first or only process carried out at registered premises on the fruit received by the processor, including the date of completion;

          (j)   if any fruit is received for processing but otherwise disposed of, not being fruit to which paragraph (e) or (f) refers—

                     (i)    the net mass of fruit, in kilograms, so disposed of;

                    (ii)    whether it was suitable for processing;

                   (iii)    the manner and purpose of its disposal;

                   (iv)    the address and location of the place of its disposal;

                    (v)    the date of its disposal; and

                   (vi)    the name and address of any person receiving the fruit disposed of.

Authorized agents

          4.   For the purposes of section 11 of the Act, notice of authorization shall be in accordance with the form in the Schedule.

                                                           SCHEDULE                                           Regulation 4

AUTHORIZATION OF PROCESSOR TO ACT AS AGENT OF PRODUCER

Bounty (Berry Fruits) Regulations

To                                                              (insert title of  appropriate officer)

I,                                                                (Full name and address)

hereby appoint                                            (Full name and address),

a processor, as defined in sub-section 3 (1) of the Bounty (Berry Fruits) Act 1982, to be my authorized agent for the purpose of receiving bounty under that Act on my behalf.

Dated at

              this day of                                     19   .

(Signature of producer, or, where the producer is a company, signature of a director or secretary of the company and his designation)

Dated at

              this day of                                     19   .

(Signature of authorized agent)