5.—(1) Where a charge has been paid under these Regulations by or on behalf of a person who was at the time of payment eligible for exemption from that charge, a claim for a refund may be made by or on behalf of that person.
(2) A claim under this regulation for a refund of charges must be—
(a)made on a form provided for that purpose by the Scottish Ministers, accompanied by the appropriate receipt and declaration in support of the claim;
(b)made not less than 1 month and not more than 3 months after the date on which the charge was paid; and
(c)made to the Health Board which received payment of the charge.
(3) Any refund will be made in such manner and subject to such conditions as the Scottish Ministers may determine.