1 Name of Regulation
This Regulation is the Uncollected Goods Regulation 2017.
2 Commencement
This Regulation commences on the day on which it is published on the NSW legislation website.Note—This Regulation repeals and replaces the Uncollected Goods Regulation 2011, which would otherwise be repealed on 1 September 2017 by section 10 (2) of the Subordinate Legislation Act 1989.
3 Definition
(1) In this Regulation:the Act means the Uncollected Goods Act 1995.Note—The Act and the Interpretation Act 1987 contain definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this Regulation.(2) Notes included in this Regulation do not form part of this Regulation.
4 Act not available as an alternative to certain Acts
For the purposes of section 6 (2) of the Act, the following Acts and any instruments under those Acts are prescribed:
5 Applications to Local Court for orders for disposal of uncollected goods
An application under section 8 (1) of the Act for an order authorising a bailee to dispose of uncollected goods must nominate:(a) the bailor of the goods (that is, the person entitled to custody of the goods) as the respondent, and(b) any other person claiming an interest in the goods (such as an owner of the goods) as an additional party.Note—An application is to be made in the form approved under section 72 of the Local Court Act 2007. For the procedure relating to the application, see Part 4 of that Act.
6 Repeal and savings
(1) The Uncollected Goods Regulation 2011 is repealed.(2) Any act, matter or thing that, immediately before the repeal of the Uncollected Goods Regulation 2011, had effect under that Regulation, continues to have effect under this Regulation.