(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations revoke the Hovercraft (Fees) Regulations 1992, and the Hovercraft (Fees) Regulations 1994 and provide for a new structure of fees payable for services pursuant to the Hovercraft (General) Order 1972 as amended. The Regulations prescribe the fees payable to the Secretary of State for—
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the issue of certificates of registration (regulation 3); and
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services provided in connection with Parts II and III of the Hovercraft (General) Order 1972 (safety certification and Operating Permits). As a result of the Hovercraft (General) (Amendment) Order 1996, functions under Part II of that 1972 Order are now performed by the Marine Safety Agency, not the Civil Aviation Authority; and that Part II only applies to hovercraft constructed before 1st January 1996.