186ACharges in respect of public health functions

1

The Secretary of State may make charges under this subsection in respect of any step taken under section 2A.

2

The power conferred by subsection (1) does not apply in respect of the provision of a service or facility to an individual, or the taking of any other step in relation to an individual, for the purpose of protecting the individual’s health.

3

Charges under subsection (1) may be calculated on such basis as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

4

Regulations may provide for the making and recovery of charges in respect of—

a

the taking of prescribed steps by a local authority under section 2A (by virtue of regulations under section 6C(1)), and

b

the taking of prescribed steps by a local authority under section 2B.

5

Regulations under subsection (4) may make provision as to the calculation of charges authorised by the regulations, including provision prescribing the amount or the maximum amount that may be charged.

6

Nothing in this section affects any other power conferred by or under this Act to make charges.

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regulations under section 186A(4),