Excise Amendment (Compliance Improvement) Act 2000

Here is the summary:

The Excise Amendment (Compliance Improvement) Act 2000 is an Act to amend the Excise Act 1901. It aims to improve compliance with the Act and provide clarity on various definitions. The Act repeals or amends sections of the Excise Act 1901, including those related to approved places, dealers, manufacturers, producers, and storage licenses.

The Act introduces new regulations regarding the grant of licenses, including the requirement for applicants to demonstrate fit-and-proper-person status. It also provides penalties for non-compliance with the Act, including imprisonment and fines.

Key provisions include:

• The definition of a "fit and proper person" is expanded to include individuals who have been charged or convicted of certain offenses.
• A new section 39B introduces requirements for determining whether a natural person is fit and proper.
• A new section 39C requires companies to demonstrate fit-and-proper-status.
• Penalties for non-compliance with the Act, including imprisonment and fines.

Overall, the Excise Amendment (Compliance Improvement) Act 2000 aims to improve compliance with the Excise Act 1901 and provide clarity on various definitions.