16Fees

16 Fees

16 Fees

(1) The Secretary may charge fees under this Act or the regulations for or in relation to the exercise of a function under this Act or the regulations, including for—

(a) an approval or other permission, or

(b) late payment of fees.

(2) A fee or other charge payable to the Secretary may be recovered by the Secretary as a debt in a court of competent jurisdiction.

(3) The regulations may—

(a) prescribe the fees or the way in which the fees may be calculated, and

(b) provide for the exemption from or waiver or refund of fees under this Act or in relation to this Act, and

(c) provide for payment of a deposit or prepayment in relation to a fee.