Bulk Handling Act Regulations 1967

A person shall not without the prior consent of the Company deliver or attempt to deliver grain that —

has been pickled;

is green or immature;

contains green material that has more than 14% of water;

is of a season other than the current season at the time of delivery;

contains insects;

includes bored kernels;

contains declared pests as defined in the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 section 6;

includes genetically modified grain;

contains or is contaminated by any substance that is prohibited as an additive to food under a law of the State or the Commonwealth;

may contaminate or reduce the average quality of other grain in the custody of the Company; or

cannot be handled in bulk.

Where a person delivers grain to the Company in contravention of this regulation, he is liable to the Company for any expenses and damages that the Company sustains in consequence thereof, and the Company may separate so much of such grain from any other grain in the bin or other receptacle as is practicable and the grower is bound to pay the costs of and the costs incidental to the separation.

A person who delivers or attempts to deliver grain to the Company in contravention of this regulation is, without prejudice to any right the Company may have to recover damages at law, liable to a penalty not exceeding $2 000.