12Powers of Authority

12 Powers of Authority

*[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) [Section 12 Amended by No. 17 of 2000, s. 9, Applied:01 Jul 2000] with the approval of the Minister, make grants to any person or body; and

(g) [Section 12 Amended by No. 17 of 2000, s. 9, Applied:01 Jul 2000] enter into any contract or arrangement; and

(h) [Section 12 Amended by No. 17 of 2000, s. 9, Applied:01 Jul 2000] engage consultants or other contractors; and

(i) [Section 12 Amended by No. 17 of 2000, s. 9, Applied:01 Jul 2000] charge a fee for services provided by it under the Act; and

(j) [Section 12 Amended by No. 17 of 2000, s. 9, Applied:01 Jul 2000] do anything necessary or convenient to perform its functions.