Import inspection fees2.
(1)
This regulation applies in relation to consignments of—
(a)
plants, plant products and other objects of a description specified in column 1 of Schedule 1 that are listed in Part B of Annex V to the Directive, and
(b)
seeds of Solanaceae whether or not listed in that Part,
that are introduced into Wales from a country or territory other than one within the European Union or are the subject of an agreement made under article 12(6) of the PHO.
(2)
Upon import of a consignment to which this regulation applies, an importer must pay to the Welsh Ministers—
(a)
the fee specified—
(i)
in column 3 of Schedule 1 in respect of a consignment of a plant, plant product or other object listed in column 1 of that Schedule, other than a consignment of a plant or plant product to which paragraph (ii) of this sub-paragraph applies, or
(ii)
in column 4 of Schedule 2 in respect of a consignment of a plant or plant product listed in column 1 of that Schedule and originating from a country listed in column 3 of that Schedule; and
(b)
the fees specified in column 3 of Schedule 3 for a documentary check and an identity check.
(3)
But where, at the request of an importer or any other person responsible for the consignment, a plant health check is carried out on a consignment outside daytime working hours, the fee payable under paragraph (2)(a) in respect of that consignment is—
(a)
the fee specified in column 4 of Schedule 1 if the consignment is a consignment to which paragraph (2)(a)(i) applies; or
(b)
the fee specified in column 5 of Schedule 2 if the consignment is a consignment to which paragraph (2)(a)(ii) applies.