The Seeds (Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2000

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations revoke The Seeds (Fees) Regulations 1985 (as amended).

They prescribe revised fees in respect of matters arising under the Cereal Seeds Regulations 1993 (as amended), the Fodder Plant Seeds Regulations 1993 (as amended), the Oil and Fibre Plant Seeds Regulations 1993 (as amended), the Beet Seeds Regulations 1993 (as amended), the Vegetable Seeds Regulations 1993 (as amended) and the Seeds (Registration, Licensing and Enforcement) Regulations 1985 (as amended) (Regulation 3).

The matters in respect of which the revised fees are prescribed are listed in the Schedule to these Regulations. They allow for reduced charges for crop inspections of cereals and Scots Timothy where only certain elements apply. Provision has been made for fees for the inspection of certified grades of seed, sampling of seed lots, supply of official labels, provision of training courses and the examination of candidates by officials of the Scottish Executive. All other fees have remained the same.