15Requirements of horticulture produce agreements

15 Requirements of horticulture produce agreements

(1) A horticulture produce agreement must: (a) be in writing; and (b) be accepted by the parties to it by: (i) signature by both parties; or (ii) a written notice of offer and a written notice of acceptance; and (c) specify the matters set out in clauses 16, 17 and 18 as appropriate.

Note: For subparagraph (1)(b)(ii), an example of a written notice of offer or a written notice of acceptance is a confirmation of the offer or acceptance by email.

(2) A horticulture produce agreement may contain such other terms and conditions (if any) not inconsistent with this code as are agreed between the trader and the grower.