AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

MILK AUTHORITY ORDINANCE 1973

EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM

No. 7 of 1973

	The Milk Authority Ordinance 1973 removes the present restriction in paragraph 5(d) of section 34A preventing holders of a Vendor’s Licence or Vendor’s Permit (i.e. those supplying milk generally to homes) from making a charge for delivery.

	There have been many representations recently by holders of Vendor’s Licences or Vendor’s Permits relating to their general economic position.  It was agreed, with the later support of the A.C.T. Advisory Council, that they should be permitted to make a charge for delivery if they so desire, not exceeding one cent a pint up to a maximum of three cents.

	It is not intended that the holders of any other form of licence (Wholesaler’s, Retailer’s) should be permitted to make a charge for any deliveries they may happen to make.

          K.E.
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