232BFixing salinity impact charges

232B Fixing salinity impact charges (1) The Minister may, by determination under this Division, fix— (a) a charge for the carrying out of the functions set out in section 232A(1)(a) and (b); and (b) a charge for the carrying out of the functions set out in section 232A(1)(c), (d), (e), (f) and (g). (2) In the determination under subsection (1)(a), a capital works salinity impact charge may be fixed by reference to— (b) an amount fixed by reference to all or any of the following— (i) the salinity impact zone in which land subject to the charge is situated; (ii) the class of change in use of water on land subject to the charge; (iii) annual use limits for water-use licences subject to the charge; (iv) any other relevant matter; or (c) an amount fixed by reference to a formula calculated having regard to the matters set out in paragraph (b); or (d) any combination of amounts referred to in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c). (3) In the determination under subsection (1)(b), an annual salinity impact charge may be fixed by reference to— (b) an amount fixed by reference to all or any of the following— (i) the salinity impact zone in which land subject to the charge is situated; (ii) the class of change in use of water on land subject to the charge; (iii) annual use limits for water-use licences subject to the charge; (iv) any other relevant matter; or (c) any combination of amounts referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b). (4) A capital works salinity impact charge or annual salinity impact charge may be fixed by reference to one case or a class of cases. (5) Subject to this Act, a determination under this section may make provision for or with respect to any of the following— (a) persons or classes of persons who are excepted from paying a charge; (b) the method of payment of a charge, including payment by instalments; (c) any other necessary matter or thing. (6) A determination under this section must— (b) be published in the Government Gazette. S. 232C inserted by No. 23/2019 s. 83.