7Fee for hypnotism authorisation
1
The [1952 c. 46.] Hypnotism Act 1952 is hereby amended by the addition, after section 2, of the following section:—
2AFee
The person making an application to a controlling authority, being the council of a London borough, for an authorisation under section 2 of this Act shall on making the application pay to the council such reasonable fee as the council may determine.
2
If any regulations are made under section 150 of the [1989 c. 42.] Local Government and Housing Act 1989 whereby a borough council may impose a charge in connection with the granting of an authorisation under section 2 of the [] Hypnotism Act 1952, then upon the coming into force of those regulations this section shall cease to have effect.
3
For the purposes of subsection (1) (c) of the said section 150, the power conferred on a borough council by virtue of subsection (1) above shall be disregarded.