SCHEDULE 5Fees

Persons liable to pay2

1

Any person requesting a local authority to carry out any of the activities specified in the Table in paragraph 1 is liable for the cost.

2

Otherwise fees are payable, as specified in the invoice, by the relevant person.

3

Where more than one person is liable for a fee, in determining who is required to make payment, the local authority—

a

must have regard to any agreement or other document produced to the local authority relating to the terms on which water is supplied, and

b

may apportion the charge between them.