Functions of the Law Society

4 Power to charge periodical fees for recognised bodies
In section 9 of the 1985 Act (which makes provision as to the recognition and regulation of recognised bodies) , in subsection (2), after paragraph (aa), insert—

“(ab) requiring recognised bodies, or descriptions of recognised body, to pay periodical fees of such amount as the Society may from time to time determine;”

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Section 9 was amended by paragraph 54 of Schedule 18, and Schedule 20, to the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c.41), Part 2 of Schedule 15 to the Access to Justice Act 1999 (c.22) and paragraphs 80 and 81 of Schedule 16, and Schedule 23, to the Legal Services Act 2007; and by S.I. 2000/1119 and 2001/1090.