This bill amends the Customs and Excise Act 1996. The bill's purpose is to enhance statutory appeal and review rights in relation to the forfeiture and seizure regime contained in Part 14 of the Act, provide greater flexibility for Customs to deal with ad hoc arrivals and departures and to remedy legislative inconsistencies relating to the illegal manufacture of tobacco.
Bill Events
| Event | Date | Ayes | Noes | Abstentions | |
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| Royal Assent | 16 Sep 2008 | ||||
| Third Reading | 5 Sep 2008 | Bill read a third time. | Ayes 113 Labour 49 National 47 NZ First 7 Green 5 United F. 2 Progres. 1 indep. 2 (Field, Copeland) |
Noes 6 Maori 4 ACT 2 |
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| In Committee | 5 Sep 2008 | Bill reported with amendment. Report adopted. |
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| Second Reading | 5 Sep 2008 | Bill read a second time. | |||
| SC Reports | 22 May 2008 | The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee reported on this bill. View the bill as reported from the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee at the New Zealand Legislation website. | |||
| Submissions Due | 18 Feb 2008 | ||||
| First Reading | 13 Dec 2007 | Bill read a first time. Bill referred to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee. |
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| Introduction | 4 Dec 2007 | Nanaia Mahuta was the member in charge of this Government bill. View the bill at introduction at the NZ Legislation website. |
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