74Rules: feesE+W
(1)SCW may by rules make provision for the payment of fees to SCW in connection with the discharge of functions by—
(a)SCW;
(b)the registrar (see section 81).
(2)In particular, the rules may make provision for the payment of fees in connection with—
(a)the provision of advice or other assistance under section 69;
(b)registration in the register (see Part 4);
(c)the approval of courses under section 114 (approval of courses for persons who are or wish to become social care workers);
(d)the provision of training under section 116 (training provided or secured by SCW);
(e)the provision of copies of codes of practice or copies of, or extracts from, the register.
[F1(2A)But any fees charged in connection with an application for registration in the register submitted by a specified state applicant must be—
(a)reasonable and proportionate to the cost of the application;
(b)transparent, and made public in advance;
(c)payable by electronic means through SCW’s website.]
F2(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1S. 74(2A) inserted (1.4.2026) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Regulation and Inspection of Social Care) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/24), regs. 1, 5
F2S. 74(3) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Qualifications) (Wales) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/761), regs. 1(2), 4 (with regs. 15A-19) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1626, regs. 1(2), 6-13); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Commencement Information
I1S. 74 in force at 3.4.2017 by S.I. 2017/309, art. 2(b) (with arts. 3, 4, Sch.)