This Order imposes a levy on asparagus planted in New Zealand by commercial asparagus growers. The levy is payable to the New Zealand Asparagus Council Incorporated. The levy is calculated on the basis of the area of land occupied by a commercial asparagus grower and planted with asparagus. The levy is intended to fund activities specifically related to asparagus, including research, promotion, quality assurance, biosecurity and industry development. The Order further provides for: record-keeping requirements of asparagus growers, mediation of disputes, etc.
Новая Зеландия · 2012-07-23