3.—(1) Paragraph (2) applies to matters set out in Schedule 1 relating to the following Regulations–
(a)the Beet Seeds Regulations 1993(1);
(b)the Vegetable Seeds Regulations 1993(2);
(c)the Oil and Fibre Plant Seed (Scotland) Regulations 2004(3);
(d)the Cereal Seed (Scotland) Regulations 2005(4); and
(e)the Fodder Plant Seed (Scotland) Regulations 2005(5).
(2) Where this paragraph applies–
(a)the relevant person must charge the appropriate fee for the matter set out in Schedule 1; and
(b)the fee must be paid to the relevant person within one month of demand.
(3) In paragraph (2), the “relevant person” is–
(a)a licensed crop inspector, where the fee is for an official examination of a crop undertaken by a licensed crop inspector;
(b)a licensed seed sampler, where the fee is for the sampling of a seed lot for the purposes of an official examination undertaken by a licensed seed sampler; or
(c)in any other case, the Scottish Ministers.
(4) In paragraph (3), “licensed crop inspector” and “licensed seed sampler” have the same meaning as in regulation 2 (interpretation) of the Seed (Registration, Licensing and Enforcement) (Scotland) Regulations 2006(6).
S.I. 1993/2006, as relevantly amended by S.I. 1997/616 and 1999/1861 and S.S.I. 2000/246.
S.I. 1993/2008, as relevantly amended by S.I. 1996/1452, 1997/616, 1999/1863 and 2001/3510 and S.S.I. 2000/250 and 2007/305.
S.S.I. 2004/317, as amended by S.S.I. 2006/313 and 2007/224.
S.S.I. 2005/328, as amended by S.S.I. 2006/313 and 448 and 2007/224.
S.S.I. 2005/329, as amended by S.S.I. 2006/313 and 448 and 2007/224.