51Cost of investigations to be paid by applicant

#### 51 Cost of investigations to be paid by applicant 51 Cost of investigations to be paid by applicant > > (1) The reasonable costs incurred by the NICC in investigating and inquiring into an application for a licence are payable to the Secretary by the applicant, unless the NICC determines otherwise in a particular case. > > > (2) The NICC may require part or full payment in advance of the amount the NICC estimates will be payable by the applicant and may refuse to deal with the application until the required payment is made. > > > (3) Investigation and inquiry costs may include travelling expenses within or outside the State. > > > (4) It is a condition of any licence granted to the applicant that any amount payable under this section by the applicant is paid. > > **s 51:** Am 2001 No 27, Sch 1 \[8\]; 2017 No 20, Sch 2.1 \[6\].