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Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration Regulations 2017.

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Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
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Abstract
These regulations, consisting of 101 sections divided into eleven Parts and two Schedules, contain the operational and technical provisions implementing the various steps and procedures set out in the Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration Act 2006. These regulations also prescribe fees for various matters that are payable under the above mentioned Act. These regulations prescribe procedural provisions and related matters in connection with the following: an application to register a geographical indication; opposition to an application to register a geographical indication; an application to renew the registration of a geographical indication; an application to restore a geographical indication to the register; the removal of a geographical indication from the register; the alteration of a registered geographical indication.
These regulations also contain general provisions in relation to the following: documents; addresses; agents; management of proceedings; procedure for hearings; payment of fees.
The Act further contains offences and penalties and provisions of miscellaneous nature.
Entry into force notes
These regulations enter into force on 27 July 2017.
Notes
Amendments are included up to Regulatory Systems (Economic Development) Amendment Act 2019 (2019 No 62).
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No