South Australian Current Regulations

PRIMARY PRODUCE (FOOD SAFETY SCHEMES) (DAIRY) REGULATIONS 2017 - REG 20

20—Determination of monthly rate and annual fee

        (1)         The Authority must, for the purposes of calculating periodic fees under this Part, determine—

            (a)         the monthly rate for—

                  (i)         dairy farmers who sell milk to large scale dairy processors; and

                  (ii)         large scale dairy processors; and

            (b)         the annual fee for each financial year for various classes of producers (which may vary between class of producers).

        (2)         Subject to subregulation (3), in determining the monthly rates, the Authority must have regard only to the Authority's estimate of the costs associated with accrediting producers of that class and enforcing their compliance with the dairy industry food safety scheme.

        (3)         In determining the monthly rates and the annual fees, the Authority must disregard costs incurred by the Authority associated with auditing of approved food safety arrangements conducted by or on behalf of the Authority.