Commodity Levies (Maize) Order 2012.

Subject

Cultivated plants

Keyword

Agricultural commodities Cereals/grains/rice Tax/levy Non-governmental entity Research Special fund Dispute settlement Crops/grasses

Geographical area

Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific

Entry into force notes

This Order enters into force on 31 July 2012.

Abstract

This Order imposes a levy on maize seed sold for sowing. The levy is payable to the Foundation for Arable Research Incorporated. The levy is calculated on the basis of the number of maize seeds a grower buys from a collection agent in the levy year. The levy is intended to fund activities specifically related to maize, including research and development, education and training, and collection and publication of information.

Full text

English

Website

www.legislation.govt.nz

References - Legislation

Implements

Commodity Levies Act 1990 (No. 127 of 1990).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1990 (2020)

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Tax/levy, Offences/penalties, Dispute settlement, Timber, Planting material/seeds, Minerals, Plant variety, Plant production, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Commodity Levies (Maize) Order 2018.

Legislation | New Zealand | 2018

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Cereals/grains/rice, Tax/levy, Non-governmental entity, Research, Special fund, Dispute settlement, Crops/grasses

Source: FAO, FAOLEX