9Fees—the Act, s 84

9 Fees—the Act, s 84

9 Fees—the Act, s 84

(1) For the Act, section 84(2)(b), the Minister or the chief executive officer may determine, either generally or in a particular case, the fee for the relevant service or action.

(2) In determining the fee, the Minister or the chief executive officer must consider the cost of the relevant service or action to the following persons—

(a) the Minister,

(b) the Authority,

(c) the chief executive officer,

(d) a person who provides the relevant service or action on behalf of the Minister, the Authority or the chief executive officer.

(3) A fee determination by the Minister prevails over a fee determination by the chief executive officer to the extent of an inconsistency.

(4) The maximum fee that may be imposed under the Act, section 84(2)(b) is 120% of the total cost of the relevant service or action to the persons specified in subsection (2)(a)–(d).

(5) For the Act, section 84(3), the Minister or the chief executive officer may require the payment of a deposit for, or full or partial prepayment of, a fee charged under the Act, section 84(2)(b).