Miscellaneous and general

14Fees

1

The Scottish Ministers may by order specify—

a

the fee payable in respect of matters mentioned in this Act for which an appropriate fee is payable,

b

other matters in relation to the Register in respect of which fees are payable and the amount of such fees.

2

The power to make an order under subsection (1) is to be exercised by statutory instrument; and a statutory instrument containing such an order is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the Scottish Parliament.

3

The Scottish Ministers must consult the Keeper before making an order under subsection (1).

4

An order under subsection (1) may specify—

a

different amounts for different purposes,

b

circumstances in which no fee is payable.

5

The Keeper may waive a fee specified under subsection (1) in such circumstances as the Keeper may, with the approval of the Scottish Ministers, specify.