Dairy Industry Act 1994
An Act to reduce regulation in the dairy industry, to facilitate the economic development of the dairy industry for the benefit of Tasmania and to repeal certain Acts
[Royal Assent 26 May 1994]
Be it enacted by His Excellency the Governor of Tasmania, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council and House of Assembly, in Parliament assembled, as follows:
PART 1 - Preliminary
This Act may be cited as the Dairy Industry Act 1994 .
This Act commences on a day to be proclaimed.
(1) In this Act –Authority means the Tasmanian Dairy Industry Authority established under section 5 ;authorized officer means a person appointed under section 45 ;Code of Practice means a Code of Practice made under Part 5 ;corresponding body means a body of another State or Territory of the Commonwealth with powers and functions which correspond to the powers and functions of the Authority;dairy farm means any premises where cows are kept or milked for the purpose of producing milk for profit or sale;dairy farmer means the owner of a dairy farm;dairy farmer's licence means a licence issued under section 22 (1) (a) ;dairy premises means –(a) a dairy farm; or(b) milk manufacturing premises; or(c) milk processing premises;dairy produce means –(a) milk and liquid milk products; or(b) dried milk and dried milk products; or(c) condensed milks; or(d) cream and cream products; or(e) butter, butter products, dairy blend and dairy spreads; or(f) cheese and cheese products; or(g) yoghurt and yoghurt products; or(h) any other product or class of products declared to be dairy produce under subsection (2) (a) ;farm gate price means the price paid by a processor for milk used in the milk trade;flavoured milk means milk as a liquid containing prescribed components;licence means a licence in force under this Act;manufacture includes to prepare or process;manufacturer means the owner of milk manufacturing premises;manufacturer's licence means a licence issued under section 22 (1) (c) ;manufacturing milk means milk which is not used or intended to be used as market milk;market milk means –(a) milk for sale for human consumption as a liquid; or(b) modified milk, skim milk and flavoured milk for sale for human consumption as a liquid; or(c) cream for sale for human consumption as a liquid; or(d) any dairy produce declared to be market milk under subsection (2) (b) ;milk means –(a) milk derived from cows; and(b) milk declared by the Minister to be milk for the purposes of Parts 3 , 5 or 6 ;milk manufacturing premises means any premises where dairy produce, other than market milk, is manufactured or packed;milk processing premises means any premises where market milk is pasteurized or packed;modified milk means milk as a liquid containing prescribed components;owner includes –(a) the occupier or person apparently in charge of any premises; and(b) the agent or manager of an owner of premises; and(c) in the case of a body corporate or unincorporate, the manager, secretary or person who, in the opinion of the Authority, is able to control the affairs of that body;premises includes –(a) a building or part of a building; and(b) land whether or not belonging to a building; and(c) plant, machinery or equipment used for the production of milk or dairy produce;processor means the owner of milk processing premises;processor's licence means a licence issued under section 22 (1) (b) ;sell includes –(a) offer or expose for sale; and(b) keep or have in possession for sale; and(c) barter or exchange; and(d) supply for profit; and(e) agree to sell; and(f) distribute, send, forward or deliver for sale;skim milk means milk from which milk fat has been removed;vendor's licence means a licence issued under section 22 (1) (d) .(2) The Minister, by notice published in the Gazette, may declare –(a) that any product or class of products derived from milk is to be treated as dairy produce; or(b) that any dairy produce is to be treated as market milk; or(c) that milk derived from sheep or goats is milk for the purposes of Parts 3 , 5 or 6 .(3) All milk sold to consumers is to be taken as market milk unless the milk is clearly labelled or identified as intended for consumption by animals.
This Act binds the Crown in right of Tasmania and, so far as the legislative power of Parliament permits, in all its other capacities.
PART 2 - The Tasmanian Dairy Industry Authority
Division 1 - Establishment of Authority
[Section 5 Amended by No. 52 of 1995, s. 3 and Sched. 1 ]There is established the Tasmanian Dairy Industry Authority.
(1) The Authority consists of 5 members appointed by the Minister of whom –(a) one is a person with a wide practical knowledge of the dairy farming industry, selected from nominations submitted by an organization representing dairy farmers; and(b) one is a person with a wide practical knowledge of the dairy farming industry and herd testing, selected from nominations submitted by an organization representing dairy farmers; and(c) two are persons with a wide practical knowledge of the milk processing or the milk manufacturing industry; and(d) one is a person who is the chairperson of the Authority.(2) If a nomination is not made under subsection (1) when required, the Minister may appoint a suitable person without such a nomination.(3) [Section 6 Subsection (3) substituted by No. 52 of 1995, s. 3 and Sched. 1 ] Schedule 5 to the Government Business Enterprises Act 1995 applies with respect to the members of the Authority as if they were directors appointed under section 11 (2) of that Act .
[Section 8 Repealed by No. 52 of 1995, s. 3 and Sched. 1 ]. . . . . . . . [Section 9 Repealed by No. 52 of 1995, s. 3 and Sched. 1 ]. . . . . . . . [Section 10 Repealed by No. 52 of 1995, s. 3 and Sched. 1 ]. . . . . . . .(1) The Minister may appoint a person with the same or similar knowledge as a member of the Authority to be the deputy of that member in that member's temporary absence.(2) A deputy member may act as a member of the Authority and while so acting has the same powers and functions as the member for whom he or she is the deputy.(3) In any proceedings, proof is not required of –(a) the circumstances in which a person is appointed as a deputy member; or(b) the appointment of a deputy member.(4) [Section 7 Subsection (4) inserted by No. 52 of 1995, s. 3 and Sched. 1 ] Section 17 of the Government Business Enterprises Act 1995 does not apply in relation to the Authority.
Division 2 - Functions and powers of Authority
The functions of the Authority are –(a) to administer an arrangement which –(i) establishes the prices at which milk is sold to processors for use in the market milk trade; and(ii) provides, as far as practicable, a continuous supply of milk for market milk; and(iii) provides an equitable share to dairy farmers from the market milk trade; and(iv) provides sufficient funds for the Authority to meet its obligations under this Act; and(b) to facilitate the maintenance and development of the dairy industry; and(c) to develop and implement policies to achieve, as far as practicable, economies in the dairy industry; and(d) to develop and implement programmes in relation to the manufacture of dairy produce designed to ensure the safeguard of public health and protection of consumers; and(e) to promote the consumption of market milk and dairy produce manufactured in Tasmania; and(f) to consult with the Tasmanian dairy industry; and(g) to advise the Minister on dairy industry matters or any other matter referred to it by the Minister; and(h) to promote the health and productivity of dairy herds; and(i) to carry out any other functions the Minister determines.
[Section 12 Amended by No. 52 of 1995, s. 3 and Sched. 1 ]The Authority may –(a) provide services for the purpose of herd improvement; and(b) provide services in relation to quality and testing of dairy produce; and(c) provide statistical information and support services; and(d) set and administer minimum standards for the production, testing, processing, distribution and handling of dairy produce; and(e) provide training services relating to persons employed in grading and testing dairy produce; and(f) with the approval of the Minister, make grants to any person or body.(g) . . . . . . . .(h) . . . . . . . .(i) . . . . . . . .(j) . . . . . . . .
[Section 13 Substituted by No. 52 of 1995, s. 3 and Sched. 1 ][Section 14 Repealed by No. 52 of 1995, s. 3 and Sched. 1 ]. . . . . . . . [Section 15 Repealed by No. 52 of 1995, s. 3 and Sched. 1 ]. . . . . . . . [Section 16 Repealed by No. 52 of 1995, s. 3 and Sched. 1 ]. . . . . . . .(1) In this section –Agency has the same meaning as in the Tasmanian State Service Act 1984 ;Head of an Agency has the same meaning as in the Tasmanian State Service Act 1984 .(2) The Authority may arrange with the Head of an Agency for persons employed in that Agency to be made available to the Authority to enable it to perform its functions under this or any other Act.
PART 3 - Licences
(1) A person must not carry on business as a dairy farmer unless that person holds a dairy farmer's licence in force under this Act.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.(2) A person must not carry on business as a processor of market milk unless that person holds a processor's licence in force under this Act.(3) A person must not carry on business as a manufacturer of dairy produce unless that person holds a manufacturer's licence in force under this Act.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.(4) Unless a person holds a vendor's licence in force under this Act, that person must not –(a) carry on business as a seller of market milk; or(b) sell market milk otherwise than at premises where market milk is consumed or sold to consumers; or(c) transport packaged market milk before its sale to consumers.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.
(1) A person may apply to the Authority for –(a) a dairy farmer's licence to carry on business as a dairy farmer; and(b) a processor's licence to carry on business as a processor of market milk; and(c) a manufacturer's licence to carry on business as a manufacturer of dairy produce; and(d) a vendor's licence –(i) to carry on business as a seller of market milk; or(ii) to sell market milk otherwise than at premises where market milk is consumed or sold to consumers; or(iii) to transport packaged market milk in the course of a business.(2) An application is to be –(a) in a form approved by the Authority;(b) accompanied by any information and documents the Authority may require; and(c) accompanied by the prescribed fee; and(d) lodged with the Authority.(3) The Authority may require an applicant to provide further information and documents.
(1) The Authority may –(a) grant an application for a licence; or(b) refuse to grant an application.(2) The Authority, by notice in writing, must notify the applicant of –(a) the grant of an application; or(b) the refusal to grant an application and the reasons for the refusal.
20. Reasons for refusing application
The Authority may only refuse to grant an application for a licence if satisfied that –(a) the dairy premises are not fit for the purposes for which they are to be used; or(b) the dairy premises do not comply with the relevant Code of Practice; or(c) the dairy produce to be produced at the dairy premises is unlikely to be fit for human consumption; or(d) for any other prescribed reason the application is to be refused.
(1) The Authority may grant an application for a licence subject to any conditions the Authority considers appropriate.(2) The Authority may –(a) impose new conditions to the licence; or(b) amend or vary a condition of the licence; or(c) rescind a condition of the licence.(3) The Authority, by notice in writing, must notify the licensee of –(a) any addition, amendment, variation or rescission of a condition; and(b) the reasons for it.(4) The Authority may –(a) rescind a condition of a licence imposed under subsection (1) or (2) (a) ; or(b) rescind an amendment or variation of a condition of a licence made under subsection (2) (b) .
(1) Subject to subsection (2) , the Authority, on granting an application by a person for a licence, is to issue to that person any one or more of the following licences:(a) a dairy farmer's licence;(b) a processor's licence;(c) a manufacturer's licence;(d) a vendor's licence.(2) The Authority must not issue a processor's licence to a person unless that person gives sufficient security for the payment of any money payable by that person for dairy produce purchased from the Authority.
A licence is in force for the period, not exceeding 3 years, specified in the licence.
A licence does not –(a) entitle the licensee to any specified business or market share or other entitlement; or(b) guarantee the licensee the supply of, or market for, any dairy produce or other goods or services.
(1) A licensee, before the licence ceases to be in force, may apply to the Authority for a renewal of the licence.(2) An application is to be –(a) in a form approved by the Authority; and(b) accompanied by the prescribed fee; and(c) lodged with the Authority.(3) The Authority may –(a) grant the application, with or without conditions; or(b) refuse to grant the application.(4) A licence is renewed –(a) for a period, not exceeding 3 years, as determined by the Authority; and(b) subject to any conditions specified in the licence as renewed.(5) If an application to renew a licence is granted before the licence ceases to be in force, the period referred to in subsection (4) (a) starts on the day the licence ceases to be in force.(6) If an application to renew a licence is not granted before the licence ceases to be in force, the licence –(a) continues until the application is granted, refused or withdrawn, whichever occurs first; and(b) if renewed, continues in force from the date on which its ceases to be in force until the end of the period referred to in subsection (4) (a) .(7) The Authority must notify the applicant of –(a) the grant of the application; or(b) the refusal to grant the application and the reasons for the refusal.(8) The Authority may only refuse to grant an application to renew a licence for a reason specified in section 20 .(9) The Authority must not renew a processor's licence unless the licensee gives sufficient security for the payment of any money payable by that person for dairy produce purchased from the Authority.
26. Application for transfer of licences
(1) A licensee may apply to the Authority for approval to transfer a licence.(2) An application is to be –(a) in a form approved by the Authority; and(b) accompanied by the prescribed fee; and(c) lodged with the Authority within 7 days before the transfer is to take effect.
27. Approval of transfer of licences
(1) The Authority may –(a) approve an application to transfer a licence, with or without conditions; or(b) refuse to approve the application.(2) The Authority, by notice in writing, must notify the licensee of –(a) the approval of an application to transfer a licence and any conditions imposed; or(b) the refusal to approve the application and the reasons for the refusal.(3) A transfer –(a) is of no effect unless approved by the Authority; and(b) takes effect, if approved, on the date of the approval.(4) The Authority may only refuse an application for the transfer of a licence for a reason specified in section 20 .
A licensee may surrender a licence to the Authority.
(1) The Authority, by notice in writing served on the licensee, may revoke a licence if –(a) the licensee fails to comply with, or contravenes –(i) any provision of this Act; or(ii) any condition of the licence; or(b) the licensee has ceased to carry on business of the nature specified in the licence; or(c) the licensee is convicted of an offence under this Act.(2) Before revoking a licence, the Authority –(a) by notice served on the licensee, is to notify the licensee of the intention to revoke the licence; and(b) is to give the licensee an opportunity to make submissions and give evidence in relation to the matter.(3) A revocation takes effect –(a) 28 days after a notice is served under subsection (2) (a) ; or(b) if an appeal is made under section 42 , on the date on which the order is made under section 44 (a) or (c) .
(1) The Authority may suspend a licence if satisfied that –(a) it is desirable to do so in the interests of public health; or(b) the dairy premises, dairy produce or a vehicle to which the licence relates fails to comply with any Code of Practice.(2) The Authority is to review a suspension within each one week period beginning from the date of suspension.(3) If the Authority is satisfied that the dairy premises, dairy produce or a vehicle to which the licence relates no longer fails to comply with any Code of Practice it must revoke the suspension.(4) During any period in which a dairy farmer's licence in respect of a dairy farm is suspended, a person must not permit any dairy produce from that dairy farm to be –(a) sold or used for human consumption; or(b) collected and stored with milk for human consumption.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
PART 4 - Control of Market Milk
31. Collection of dairy produce from unlicensed dairy farms
A manufacturer or processor must not take delivery of, or permit or cause to be collected, any dairy produce for human consumption from a dairy farm in respect of which there is no dairy farm licence.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(1) The Authority, with the approval of the Minister, may determine farm gate prices to be paid by a processor for milk used in market milk.(2) A farm gate price applies to any milk whether used, sold or consumed in Tasmania or another State or Territory of the Commonwealth.(3) In determining farm gate prices, the Authority may –(a) take into account the components of the milk; and(b) include any factor it considers appropriate.(4) The Authority, by notice in the Gazette, must notify –(a) farm gate prices determined under this section; and(b) the date on which they take effect.(5) The Authority, with the approval of the Minister and by notice in the Gazette, may revoke or vary a determination made under subsection (1) .
33. Manufacture or sale of certain milk
A person must not manufacture or sell market milk if any milk used in the manufacture of that market milk has not previously been accepted by the Authority or a corresponding body.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
34. Acceptance of milk by Authority
(1) Milk is accepted by the Authority as market milk –(a) on delivery of the milk to a processor by a person holding a processor's licence or a manufacturer's licence in accordance with the licence; or(b) on appropriation of the milk by a processor for processing into market milk.(2) The Authority, within 24 hours after acceptance of any milk, may reject any milk that fails to meet standards determined by the Authority.(3) On milk being accepted by the Authority, the milk becomes the property of the Authority discharged from any trust, mortgage, interest and claim.(4) In any proceedings, a certificate purported to be signed by the chairperson of the Authority to the effect that the milk certified in the certificate has not been accepted by the Authority is evidence that the milk has not been accepted.
35. Payments for accepted milk
The Authority must pay the dairy farmer, manufacturer or processor for any milk accepted by it at rates determined by the Authority in accordance with standards determined by the Authority.
(1) The Authority must sell milk accepted by it to processors –(a) at the price determined by the Authority under section 32 ; and(b) on any terms and conditions the Authority considers appropriate.(2) The conditions imposed under subsection (1) (b) may include conditions providing for –(a) the cost of transport; and(b) the date by which payment is to be made; and(c) the charging of interest and a penalty for late payment.(3) Terms and conditions may vary between processors.(4) If a processor fails to make full payment for milk purchased from the Authority before the date specified in the conditions of the licence, the Authority may suspend or restrict the supply of milk to the processor.
(1) The Authority, from the proceeds of the sale of milk, must make provision for –(a) any expenditure incurred or likely to be incurred by it in the purchase, treatment, transport or sale of milk; and(b) any payments necessary to ensure continuity of supply; and(c) the reduction or liquidation of any amounts necessary to repay advances made to, and loans raised by, it; and(d) the payment of the interest payment in respect of advances made to, and loans raised by, it; and(e) any other payment made under this Act; and(f) any payment which is for, or towards, the costs and expenses of or incidental to its functions and powers, except for the powers specified in section 12 (a) ; and(g) the creation of reserves for any purpose, and on any condition, the Minister approves.(2) The Authority must efficiently and as promptly as cash flow permits distribute the balance of the proceeds of the sale of milk to all holders of a dairy farmer's licence in proportion to the quantity, or the quantity of components, of milk supplied by each of them to a manufacturer or processor within a specified period.(3) The Authority may deduct any money owing to it by a person from payments due to the person under subsection (2) .(4) [Section 37 Subsection (4) inserted by No. 52 of 1995, s. 3 and Sched. 1 ]This section has effect notwithstanding any provision of the Government Business Enterprises Act 1995 .
PART 5 - Codes of Practice
(1) The Authority, with the approval of the Minister, may make Codes of Practice in respect of –(a) the regulation of the dairy industry; and(b) the training of persons in the dairy industry; and(c) standards and grades of milk and dairy produce; and(d) the keeping of records; and(e) any other matter the Minister directs.(2) A Code of Practice may apply, adopt or incorporate any matter contained in any document, code, standard, rule, specification or method formulated, issued, adopted, prescribed or published by any authority or body whether –(a) wholly or partially or as amended by the Code; or(b) as formulated, issued, adopted, prescribed or published at the time the Code is made or at any previous time; or(c) as formulated, issued, adopted, prescribed or published from time to time.(3) If a Code of Practice has applied, adopted or incorporated any matter contained in any document, code, standard, rule, specification or method as formulated, issued, adopted, prescribed or published from time to time and that document, code, standard, rule, specification or method is at any time amended, until the Authority causes notice to be published in the Gazette of that amendment, the document, code, standard, rule, specification or method is to be taken not to have been so amended.(4) A Code of Practice may –(a) confer a discretionary authority or impose a duty on a specified person or body or a specified class of persons and bodies; and(b) provide that any matter or thing is to be from time to time determined, applied, dispensed with or regulated by the Authority; and(c) authorize the Authority to enforce the Code.
39. Procedure for making Codes of Practice
(1) Before making a Code of Practice, the Authority must consult with any person or body it considers is likely to be affected by the proposed Code of Practice.(2) After making a Code of Practice, the Authority, by notice in writing to all licensees and in the Gazette, must advise –(a) that it has made a Code of Practice; and(b) the general purport of the Code of Practice; and(c) the date on which the Code of Practice takes effect; and(d) where a copy of the Code of Practice may be purchased or inspected.(3) A notice under subsection (2) must be notified to all licensees and in the Gazette at least 28 days before the Code of Practice takes effect.
40. Amendment of Codes of Practice
(1) The Authority may amend a Code of Practice with the approval of the Minister and after consulting with any person or body it considers is likely to be affected by the proposed amendment.(2) The Authority, by notice to all licensees and in the Gazette, must advise –(a) that it has amended a Code of Practice; and(b) the general purport of the amendment; and(c) the date on which the amendment takes effect; and(d) where a copy of the amendment or the Code of Practice as amended may be purchased or inspected.(3) A notice under subsection (2) must be notified to all licensees and in the Gazette at least 28 days before the amendment to the Code of Practice takes effect.
41. Availability of Codes of Practice
(1) The Authority must make available at its public offices at all reasonable times a copy of a Code of Practice or an amendment to a Code of Practice for purchase or inspection.(2) The Authority may charge a fee for the purchase or inspection of a Code of Practice or any amendment to a Code of Practice.
PART 6 - Miscellaneous
(1) A person may appeal to a magistrate against a decision of the Authority –(a) to refuse to grant an application for a licence; or(b) to refuse to grant an application for the transfer of a licence; or(c) to refuse to grant an application for the renewal of a licence; or(d) to revoke a licence; or(e) to impose, amend, vary or rescind a condition of a licence.(2) An appeal is to be instituted within 28 days after receipt of a notice notifying the decision.
A magistrate –(a) is to conduct a hearing of an appeal with as little formality and technicality as a proper consideration of the matter permits; and(b) is not bound by the rules of evidence and may be informed on any matter in any way the magistrate considers appropriate; and(c) must observe the rules of natural justice.
In determining an appeal, a magistrate may make an order –(a) confirming the decision of the Authority; or(b) requiring the Authority to change its decision as specified in the order; or(c) dismissing the appeal.
(1) The Authority may appoint a person to be an authorized officer for the purpose of this Act.(2) The Authority must issue a certificate of authority to an authorized officer.
46. Powers of authorized officers
(1) An authorized officer may –(a) enter, inspect and examine any dairy premises or any other premises on which –(i) dairy produce is manufactured, tested, graded, stored or packed; or(ii) there is conducted a business in respect of which a licence is required; and(b) enter, inspect and examine any dairy premises or other premises which the authorized officer reasonably suspects are being used for the purposes in paragraph (a) ; and(c) inspect and examine any records, product, material, equipment, plant or facility on any premises or vehicle relating to or used for receiving, collecting, processing, producing, manufacturing, transporting, storing, distributing, packaging, sealing, testing, grading, selling, purchasing or disposing of dairy produce; and(d) inspect and examine any records kept by a licensee for the purpose of verifying information given to the Authority by the licensee for the purposes of this Act; and(e) take copies of or extracts from any records referred to in paragraph (c) or (d) ; and(f) take samples, not exceeding 10% of the total volume, of any dairy produce or any material, chemical or other substance or thing used or suspected of being used in connection with the production, preparation, processing, manufacture, testing or grading of any dairy produce; and(g) conduct, or cause to be conducted, any examination, grading or analysis the authorized officer considers necessary to determine the composition, safety or quality of any dairy produce; and(h) stop and inspect any vehicle used, or constructed, for the transport of milk.(2) Before exercising any power under this section, an authorized officer is to produce the certificate of authority issued under section 45 .(3) In this section, records includes –(a) records made by any electronic means; and(b) any written, typed or printed matter which reproduces records made by electronic means.
47. Hindering authorized officer
A person must not hinder or obstruct an authorized officer in the exercise of any powers conferred by this Act.[Section 48 Repealed by No. 52 of 1995, s. 3 and Sched. 1 ]. . . . . . . . [Section 49 Repealed by No. 52 of 1995, s. 3 and Sched. 1 ]. . . . . . . .Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.
(1) The holder of a licence must –(a) provide the Authority with any return or information relating to milk or dairy produce the Authority requires; and(b) at all reasonable times, permit an authorized officer to inspect and take copies of any records required to be kept under this Act or a Code of Practice.(2) The Authority must not divulge any information obtained under this section which identifies or is attributable to a person without that person's consent in writing.
51. False and misleading statements
A person, in giving any information under this Act, must not –(a) make a statement knowing it to be false or misleading; or(b) omit any matter from a statement knowing that without that matter the statement is misleading.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.
[Section 53 Repealed by No. 52 of 1995, s. 3 and Sched. 1 ]. . . . . . . . [Section 54 Repealed by No. 52 of 1995, s. 3 and Sched. 1 ]. . . . . . . . [Section 55 Repealed by No. 52 of 1995, s. 3 and Sched. 1 ]. . . . . . . .(1) The Governor may make regulations for the purposes of this Act.(2) The regulations may –(a) provide that a contravention of, or a failure to comply with, any of the regulations is an offence; and(b) in respect of such an offence, provide for the imposition of a fine not exceeding 10 penalty units and, in the case of a continuing offence, a further fine not exceeding 2 penalty units for each day during which the offence continues.(3) Regulations may be made so as to apply differently according to matters, limitations or restrictions, whether as to time, circumstance or otherwise, specified in the regulations.(4) Regulations may apply, adopt or incorporate any matter contained in any document, code, standard, rule, specification or method issued, formulated, prescribed, adopted or published by any authority or body as in force at a particular date.
SCHEDULE 1[Schedule 1 Repealed by No. 52 of 1995, s. 3 and Sched. 1 ]
SCHEDULE 2[Schedule 2 Repealed by No. 52 of 1995, s. 3 and Sched. 1 ]
SCHEDULE 3[Schedule 3 Repealed by No. 52 of 1995, s. 3 and Sched. 1 ]