Sugar Act, 1978 (Act No. 9 of 1978)Sugar Industry Agreement, 2000Chapter 3 : Production of Cane87. Compensation for Eradication of Cane |
The South African Sugar Association may in its discretion and having due regard to equitable considerations compensate a grower for loss suffered due to the eradication of his or her cane before the time it would normally be ploughed out, if the South African Sugar Association is satisfied that—
| (a) | the grower has become obliged to eradicate the cane due to the pest and disease control provisions or control of varieties provisions of this agreement; and |
| (b) | the loss has occurred due to circumstances beyond the control of the grower: |
Provided that if a grower feels aggrieved at any decision of the South African Sugar Association in the exercise of the discretion, he or she shall have the right to appeal against that decision to the Appeals Tribunal, whose decision shall be final and binding on the grower and the South African Sugar Association.