PART 1

Disclosure of criminal history and other information

General

Fees
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1
The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision for the charging of fees in respect of the exercise of their functions under this Part.
2
Regulations under this section may in particular provide for the charging of fees for or in connection with—
a
an application for a Level 1 disclosure,
b
an application for a Level 2 disclosure,
c
an application for registration in the register of accredited bodies and registration in the register,
d
an application nominating the lead signatory or a countersignatory of an accredited body,
e
the notification of any changes relating to the prescribed details of an accredited body’s lead signatory or countersignatory,
f
the provision of any documentation confirming the authenticity of a certificate provided in response to an application for a Level 1 disclosure,
g
a Level 1 review application,
h
a Level 2 review application,
i
verifying the identity of an applicant of a disclosure request.
3
Regulations may in particular provide for—
a
different fees in different circumstances,
b
reduction, waiver or refund of fees,
c
the manner in which fees are to be paid.
4
The provision which may be made by virtue of subsection (2)(c) includes in particular provision for—
a
annual or other recurring fees in respect of—
i
registration in the register of accredited bodies,
ii
the nomination of the lead signatory or a countersignatory of an accredited body,
b
such annual or other recurring fees to be paid in advance or in arrears.
5
Where regulations provide for a fee to be charged in respect of any application, the Scottish Ministers need not consider the application unless the fee is paid in the manner provided for in the regulations.