The Seeds (Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2002

Regulation 3

SCHEDULE 1 MATTERS ARISING UNDER THE CEREAL SEEDS REGULATIONS 1993(1)

(1)	(2)	(3)
Matter	Old fee	New fee
	£	£
A. Initial fees
Initial fee per hectare or part thereof for crops intended to produce:–
(i) pre basic seed or basic seed	24.60	26.45
(ii) certified seed, certified seed of the first generation of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat, barley, triticale and oats or certified seed of rye and maize	6.20	6.70
(iii) certified seed of the second generation of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat, barley and oats	5.50	5.90
B. Crop inspection fees
(i) Fee for the official examination of crops intended to produce pre basic seed, basic seed, certified seed or certified seed of the first generation and certified seed of the second generation per hectare or part thereof examined.	12.30	13.20
(ii) Fee for the official re examination of crops intended to produce pre basic seed, basic seed, certified seed, or certified seed of the first generation and certified seed of the second generation per hectare or part thereof examined, except:–	12.30	13.20
(a) Fee for the official re examination of crops for wild oats per hectare or part thereof examined	6.15	6.60
(b) Fee for the official re examination of crops for isolation per hectare or part thereof	2.20	2.40
(c) Fee per crop to authenticate seed lot sown, (where this has not been carried out at crop inspection)	5.50	5.90
C. Seed lot fee
Fee for the issue of an official certificate (other than in the circumstances described under D below) in respect of a seed lot entered as:–
(i) breeder’s seed, pre basic seed or basic seed, certified seed, certified seed of the first generation of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat, barley, triticale, oats or certified seed of rye and maize	40.65	43.70
(ii) certified seed of the second generation of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat, barley and oats	20.30	21.80
D. Seed lot re entry fee
Fee for the issue of an official certificate in respect of a seed lot which was entered for one category and has been withdrawn and is being re entered as:–
(i) pre basic seed or basic seed, certified seed, certified seed of the first generation of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat, barley, triticale and oats or certified seed of rye and maize	28.45	30.60
(ii) certified seed of the second generation of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat, barley and oats	14.20	15.30
E. Sampling Fees
Fee for sampling or re sampling of a seed lot for the purposes of an official examination, and for sampling or re sampling imported seed intended for further multiplication	30.90	33.20
F. Seed testing fees
Fee for an official examination of seed for loose smut infection of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat and barley (per thousand embryos examined)	35.70	39.40
G. Fees for additional tests
Fee for a Tetrazolium seed viability test in certified seed of the first generation of Winter Wheat and Winter Barley	41.90	46.20
H. Official label fees
Additional fee for the issue and printing of official labels:–
(i) tear resistant labels for breeder’s seed, breeder’s confirmation seed, pre basic and seed for export; per seed lot	33.00	35.50
(ii) self adhesive labels for breeder’s confirmation seed, breeder’s seed, pre basic and seed for export; per seed lot	22.90	24.60

Regulation 3

SCHEDULE 2 MATTERS ARISING UNDER THE FODDER PLANT SEEDS REGULATIONS 1993(2)

(1)	(2)	(3)
Matter	Old fee	New fee
	£	£
A. Initial fees
Initial fee per hectare or part thereof for crops intended to produce:– (i) pre basic seed or basic seed of
(a) grasses, legumes (except field beans and field peas) and crucifers	18.50	19.90
(b) field beans and field peas	16.00	17.20
(ii) certified seed of grasses, legumes (except field beans and field peas white lupin, narrow leaved lupin (blue lupin), yellow lupin, Hungarian vetch, common vetch, hairy vetch, and lucerne) and crucifers	8.65	9.30
(iii) certified seed of the first generation and certified seed of the second generation of field beans and field peas	7.40	8.00
(iv) certified seed of the first generation of white lupin, narrow leaved lupin (blue lupin), yellow lupin, Hungarian vetch, common vetch, hairy vetch and lucerne	8.65 (3)	9.30
B. Crop inspection fee
(i) Fee for the official examination or re examination of crops intended to produce pre basic seed, basic seed, certified seed, or certified seed of the first generation and certified seed of the second generation per hectare or part thereof examined	12.30	13.20
(ii) Fee for the official examination or re examination of certified seed of Scots Timothy crops per hectare or part thereof examined	5.50	5.90
(iii) Fee for the official examination or re examination of certified seed of the first generation and certified seed of the second generation of field beans and field peas	12.30	13.20
C. Seed lot fee
Fee for the issue of an official certificate (other than in the circumstances described under D below) in respect of a seed lot entered as:– (i) breeder’s seed of
(a) grasses, legumes (except field beans and field peas) and crucifers	33.30	35.80
(b) field beans and field peas	54.20	58.30
(ii) pre basic seed or basic seed of
(a) grasses, legumes (except field beans and field peas) and crucifers	62.85	67.60
(b) field beans and field peas	54.20	58.30
(iii) certified seed of grasses, legumes (except field beans and field peas, white lupin, narrow leaved lupin (blue lupin), yellow lupin, Hungarian vetch, common vetch, hairy vetch, and lucerne) and crucifers	62.85 (4)	67.60
(iv) certified seed of the first generation and certified seed of the second generation of field beans and field peas	50.50	54.30
(v) certified seed of the first generation of white lupin, narrow leaved lupin (blue lupin), yellow lupin, Hungarian vetch, common vetch, hairy vetch, and lucerne	62.85 (4)	67.60
(vi) commercial seed of the kinds for the time being specified in regulation 3(3) of the Fodder Plant Seeds Regulations 1993	55.45	59.60
D. Seed lot re entry fee
Fee for the issue of an official certificate in respect of a seed lot which was entered for one category and has been withdrawn and is being re entered as:–
(i) pre basic seed or basic seed of	44.00	47.30
(a) grasses, legumes (except field beans and field peas) and crucifers
(b) field beans and field peas	37.95	40.80
(ii) certified seed of grasses, legumes (except field beans and field peas) white lupin, narrow-leaved lupin (blue lupin), yellow lupin, Hungarian vetch, common vetch, hairy vetch, and lucerne) and crucifers	44.00	47.30
(iii) certified seed of the first generation and certified seed of the second generation of field beans and field peas	35.35	38.00
(iv) certified seed of the first generation of white lupin, narrow leaved lupin (blue lupin), yellow lupin, Hungarian vetch, common vetch, hairy vetch, and lucerne.	44.00 (5)	47.30
(v) commercial seed of the kinds for the time being specified in regulation 3(3) of the Fodder Plant Seeds Regulations 1993	38.80	41.70
E. Sampling fees
Fee for sampling or re sampling of a seed lot for the purposes of an official examination and for sampling or re sampling imported seed intended for further multiplication	30.90	33.20
F. Official label fees
Additional fee for the issue and printing of official labels:–
(i) tear resistant labels for breeder’s confirmation seed, breeder’s seed, pre-basic seed and seed for export; per seed lot	33.00	35.50
(ii) self adhesive labels for breeder’s confirmation seed, breeder’s seed, pre basic seed and seed for export; per seed lot	22.90	24.60

Regulation 3

SCHEDULE 3 MATTERS ARISING UNDER THE OIL AND FIBRE PLANT SEEDS REGULATIONS 1993(6)

(1)	(2)	(3)
Matter	Old fee	New fee
	£	£
A. Initial fees
Initial fee per hectare or part thereof for crops intended to produce:–
(i) pre basic seed or basic seed	27.15	29.20
(ii) certified seed or certified seed of the first generation, certified seed of the second generation, certified seed of the third generation and commercial seed	12.95	13.90
B. Crop inspection fee
Fee for the official examination or re examination of crops intended to produce pre basic seed, basic seed, certified seed or certified seed of the first generation, certified seed of the second generation , certified seed of the third generation and commercial seed per hectare or part thereof examined	12.30	13.20
C. Seed lot fee
Fee for the issue of an official certificate (other than in the circumstances described under D below) in respect of a seed lot entered as:–
(i) breeders seed, pre basic seed or basic seed	49.30	53.00
(ii) certified seed or certified seed of the first generation, certified seed of the second generation, certified seed of the third generation and commercial seed	49.30	53.00
D. Seed lot re entry fee
Fee for the issue of an official certificate in respect of a seed lot which was entered for one category and has been withdrawn and is being re entered as: pre-basic seed, basic seed, certified seed or certified seed of the first generation, certified seed of the second generation, certified seed of the third generation and commercial seed	34.50	37.10
E. Sampling fees
Fee for sampling or re sampling of a seed lot for the purposes of an official examination and for sampling or re sampling imported seed intended for further multiplication	30.90	33.20
F. Seed testing fees
Fees for an official examination of seed for:–
(i) sunflower for Botrytis spp	41.85	46.15
(ii) flax and linseed for:–
(a) Alternaria spp	34.45	37.95
(b) Phoma exiqua var. linicola	34.45	37.95
(c) Colletotrichum lini	34.45	37.95
(d) Fusarium spp	34.45	37.95
(e) Botrytis spp	34.45	37.95
(iii) soya bean for Pseudomonas syringae pv. glycinea spp for:–
(a) for one sub sample test	60.00	66.15
(b) for five sub sample tests	200.00	220.50
(iv) soya bean for Diaporthe phaselorum spp	37.50	41.35
G. Official label fees
Additional fee for the issue and printing of official labels:–
(i) tear resistant labels for breeder’s confirmation seed, breeder’s seed, pre basic seed and seed for export; per seed lot	33.00	35.50
(ii) self adhesive labels for breeder’s confirmation seed, breeder’s seed, pre basic seed and seed for export; per seed lot	22.90	24.60

Regulation 3

SCHEDULE 4 MATTERS ARISING UNDER THE BEET SEEDS REGULATIONS 1993(7)

(1)	(2)	(3)
Matter	Old fee	New fee
	£	£
A. Initial fees
Initial fee per hectare or part thereof for crops intended to produce:–
(i) pre basic seed or basic seed	32.05	34.50
(ii) certified seed	14.80	15.90
B. Crop inspection fee
Fee for the official examination or re examination of crops intended to produce pre basic seed, basic seed or certified seed per hectare or part thereof examined	12.30	13.20
C. Seed lot fee
Fee for the issue of an official certificate (other than in the circumstances described under D below) in respect of a seed lot entered as:–
(i) pre basic seed or basic seed	60.40	64.90
(ii) certified seed	59.10	63.50
D. Seed lot re entry fee
Fee for the issue of an official certificate in respect of a seed lot which was entered for one category and has been withdrawn and is being re entered as:–
(i) pre basic seed or basic seed	42.30	45.50
(ii) certified seed	41.40	44.50
E. Sampling fees
Fee for sampling or re sampling of a seed lot for the purpose of an official examination and for sampling or re sampling imported seed intended for further multiplication	30.90	33.20
F. Official label fees
Additional fee for the issue and printing of official labels:–
(i) tear resistant labels for breeder’s confirmation seed, breeder’s seed, pre basic seed and seed for export; per seed lot	33.00	35.50
(ii) self adhesive labels for breeder’s confirmation seed, breeder’s seed, pre basic seed and seed for export; per seed lot	22.90	24.60

Regulation 3

SCHEDULE 5 MATTERS ARISING UNDER THE VEGETABLE SEEDS REGULATIONS 1993(8)

(1)	(2)	(3)
Matter	Old fee	New fee
	£	£
A. Initial fees
Initial fee for crops intended to produce:– (i) pre basic seed or basic seed of
(a) all kinds, except peas, broad beans, cucumber, gherkin and tomato, per hectare or part thereof	43.10	46.30
(b) peas and broad beans per hectare or part thereof	27.15	29.20
(c) cucumber, gherkin and tomato, per crop	43.10	46.30
(ii) certified seed of
(a) all kinds, except peas, broad beans, cucumber, gherkin and tomato, per hectare or part thereof	23.35	25.10
(b) peas and broad beans per hectare or part thereof	11.10	11.90
(c) cucumber, gherkin and tomato, per crop	23.35	25.10
B. Crop inspection fee
Fee for the official examination or re examination of crops intended to produce:
(i) A(i)(a) or (b) and A(ii)(a) or (b) above, per hectare or part thereof examined	12.30	13.20
(ii) A(i)(c) and A(ii)(c) above, per crop examined	12.30	13.20
C. Seed lot fee
Fee for the issue of an official certificate (other than in the circumstances described under D below) in respect of a seed lot entered	98.55	105.90
D. Seed lot re entry fee
Fee for the issue of an official certificate in respect of a seed lot which was entered for one category and has been withdrawn and is being re entered as pre basic seed, basic seed or certified seed	69.00	74.20
E. Sampling fees
Fee for sampling or re sampling of a seed lot for the purposes of an official examination and for sampling or re sampling imported seed intended for further multiplication	30.90	33.20
F. Official label fees
Additional fee for the issue and printing of official labels:–
(i) tear resistant labels for breeder’s confirmation seed, breeder’s seed, pre basic seed and seed for export; per seed lot	33.00	35.50
(ii) self adhesive labels for breeder’s confirmation seed, breeder’s seed, pre basic seed and seed for export; per seed lot	22.90	24.60

Regulation 3

SCHEDULE 6 MATTERS ARISING UNDER THE SEEDS (REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND ENFORCEMENT) REGULATIONS 1985(9)

(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)
Matter	When payable	Old fee	New fee
		£	£
A. Representations by, and hearings of, a seed merchant, processor or packer
(i) Fee for making written representations to the Scottish Ministers	On making representations	30.80	33.95
(ii) Fee for being heard by a person appointed by the Scottish Ministers	On applying to be heard	61.60	67.95
B. Licensed Seed Testing Stations
(i) Annual fee payable during the currency of the licence (or a proportion thereof in respect of a part of a year)	Within one month of demand by or on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, annually in advance	2,033.00	1,800.00
(ii) Fee payable by a Licensed Seed Testing Station in respect of an official examination of seed	Within one month of demand by or on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, annually in arrears	8.75	9.65
C. Crop Inspection Courses and Examination
Fee for:–
(i) crop inspection course	Fee payable within one month of demand by or on behalf of the Scottish Ministers	455.00	500.00
(ii) initial examination and compulsory re tests		60.00	66.00
D. Seed Sampling Course and Examination
Fee for:–
(i) tuition and examination for seed samplers licence (administrative and sampling elements)	Fee payable within one month of demand by or on behalf of the Scottish Ministers	230.00	280.00
(ii) tuition and examination for seed samplers licence (administrative elements only)		60.00	74.00
E. Seed Analyst Course and Examination
Fee for:–
(i) Laboratory Management Course Registration	Fee payable within one month of demand by or on behalf of the Scottish Ministers	400.00	450.00
(ii) Laboratory Management Course Daily Attendance		310.00	360.00
(iii) Analyst Course Registration		1,050.00	1,200.00
(iv) Analyst Course additional and retake divisions (per division)		100.00	126.00
(v) Analyst Course daily attendance		300.00	340.00

(1)

S.I. 1993/2005, amended by S.I. 1990/1860, 1995/1482, 1997/616 and 2000/248 and S.S.I. 2002/520.

(2)

S.I. 1993/2009, amended by S.I. 1993/2529, 1996/1453 and 1997/616 and S.I. 2000/247 and S.S.I. 2002/520.

(3)

In previous Regulations this group was part of “certified seed of grass, legumes (except field beans and peas) and crucifers”, which have now been separated out.

(4)

In previous Regulations this group was part of “certified seed of grass legumes (except field beans and peas) and crucifers”, which have now been separated out.

(5)

In previous Regulations this group was part of “certified seed of grass, legumes (except field beans and peas) and crucifers”, which have now been separated out.

(6)

S.I. 1993/2007, amended by S.I. 1994/1423, 1996/1451, 1997/616, 1999/1862 and 2000/249.

(7)

S.I. 1993/2006, amended by S.I. 1997/616, 1999/1861 and 2000/246.

(8)

S.I. 1993/2008, amended by S.I. 1996/1452, 1997/616, 1999/1863 and 2000/250.

(9)

S.I. 1985/980, amended by S.I. 1987/1098, 1990/611 and 1993/2530.