13Regulations

13 Regulations

(1) This clause applies to regulations made for the purposes of this Schedule. (2) If there is a single body that is a designated body in relation to a particular product, then, before the Governor‑General makes a regulation in relation to the product, the Minister must take into consideration any relevant recommendation made to the Minister by the body. (3) If there are 2 or more bodies that are designated bodies in relation to a particular product, then, before the Governor‑General makes a regulation in relation to the product (other than a regulation that has the effect of reducing the rate of a charge), the Minister must take into consideration any relevant recommendations made to the Minister by those bodies, so long as: (a) each body that is a designated body in relation to the product has made a relevant recommendation to the Minister; and (b) all of the relevant recommendations are the same. (4) Before making a recommendation under this clause, a designated body must consult such other bodies (if any) as are specified in the regulations. (5) The regulations must not, for the purposes of Part 3 of this Schedule, prescribe a rate of charge (in respect of the marketing component, or the research and development component, of the charge) greater than the rate recommended to the Minister in accordance with subclause (2) or (3).