(1)The CHAI and the CSCI may each from time to time make and publish provision determining the amount of any fee payable to it under Part 2.
(2)Provision under subsection (1) may include provision—
(a)for different amounts to be payable in different cases, or classes of case;
(b)for different amounts to be payable by persons of different descriptions.
(3)Before the CHAI or the CSCI makes any provision under subsection (1) it must consult such bodies as appear to it to be representative of the persons liable to pay the fee.
(4)No provision may be made under subsection (1) without the consent of the Secretary of State.
(5)If the Secretary of State considers it necessary or desirable to do so, he may by regulations make provision determining the amount of a fee payable to the CHAI or the CSCI under Part 2 instead of the amount for which provision is made under subsection (1).
(6)Before making any regulations under subsection (5) in respect of fees payable to the CHAI or the CSCI, the Secretary of State shall consult that body and such other persons as appear to him to be appropriate.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 113A inserted (20.11.2003 for certain purposes, 30.10.2005 for E. for certain further purposes, otherwise prosp.) by Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (c. 43), s. 105(2), 199; S.I. 2005/2925, arts. 2(1), 3 (as amended by S.I. 2006/836, art. 3) (and see transitional provisions in S.I. 2006/1680, art. 4)