Authorisation for the Keeper to determine fees
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1
The Keeper is authorised, in accordance with this article, to make a determination—
a
increasing; or
b
decreasing,
any fee set out in Schedule 1 by an amount not exceeding £10.
2
A determination increasing fees under paragraph (1)(a)—
a
may only be made where—
i
necessary to prevent material damage to the Keeper’s financial position; and
ii
that damage arises from conditions which cannot be otherwise mitigated by action by the Keeper; and
b
subsists for a maximum period of 2 years from the date on which it comes into effect, after which it ceases to have effect.
3
A determination decreasing fees under paragraph (1)(b)—
a
may only be made where it would have no material negative impact on the Keeper’s financial position; and
b
subsists for a maximum period of one year from the date on which it comes into effect, after which it ceases to have effect.
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The Keeper must consult the Scottish Ministers about any such increase or decrease in fees.
5
Any determination under this article—
a
must state the date on which it comes into effect; and
b
may have effect only after a minimum period of 3 months’ notice from the date of its publication on the Keeper’s website .
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