3Simplified outline of this Act

3 Simplified outline of this Act

This Act is about the collection of imported food charges.

Part 2 deals with the payment of imported food charges. The regulations may prescribe the time when imported food charges are due and payable. The regulations may also prescribe rules relating to the liability of agents to pay imported food charges and the recovery of such charges.

Part 3 deals with unpaid imported food charges. A late payment fee may be payable if an imported food charge is not paid on time. If a person does not pay an imported food charge or late payment fee, the Secretary may do either or both of the following:

(a) suspend or revoke one or more imported food control instruments of the person;

(b) direct that certain things not be done in relation to the person until the charge or fee is paid.

Part 4 deals with a number of miscellaneous matters, including the remission or refund of imported food charges and late payment fees and the review of decisions to suspend or revoke an imported food control instrument of a person.