Proposal to keep various rules in force
The Bill would keep listed rules in force, including levies, import controls, and alcohol and tobacco duties.
Secondary Legislation Confirmation Bill (No 4)
What's changing
- The bill would keep 17 secondary laws in force if Parliament passes it.
- Biosecurity levies on imported postal articles, goods, and commercial sea craft would continue.
- Levies on listed agricultural commodities would continue.
- Importing nitrous oxide without a permit would remain prohibited.
- Excise duties on alcohol and tobacco would continue at adjusted rates.
Who's affected
People and businesses importing goods, bringing commercial craft into New Zealand, producing listed agricultural commodities, or dealing in alcohol, tobacco, or nitrous oxide could be affected.
When
This is still a proposal being examined or debated in Parliament, and the text gives no date for when it would take effect.
Background
The bill would confirm secondary laws made between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026, because they would otherwise be revoked by specified dates. The Regulations Review Committee recommends that Parliament pass the bill and add two further instruments to the 15 originally included.