Explanatory Note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations make provision in relation to the fees to be charged with respect to applications for marine licences in relation to which the Welsh Ministers are the appropriate licensing authority under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009.
Regulation 3 defines certain terms used in the Regulations.
Regulation 4 provides for the payment and recovery of fees.
Regulations 5 to 12 and the Schedule make provision for determining the fees to be charged with respect to applications for marine licences of a description falling within those regulations.
A full impact assessment of the effect of the marine licensing system established under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 has been prepared and is available from the Marine Consents Unit, Welsh Assembly Government, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NQ or at the Welsh Assembly Government website at www.wales.gov.uk.