
1 
These Regulations may be cited as the Seed Potatoes (Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 1993, shall extend to Scotland only and shall come into force on 16th June 1993.
2 
The Seed Potatoes (Fees) (Scotland) (No.2) Regulations 1992() are hereby revoked.
3 
There shall be paid in advance in respect of the matters arising under the Seed Potatoes Regulations 1991() referred to in the Schedule hereto, or under any Regulations amending or superseding them, the fees respectively specified in the second column of the said Schedule opposite the references to such matters.
4 
The said fees shall be payable to the Secretary of State.
5 
The Secretary of State may exempt any person or class of person or persons generally from compliance in whole or in part with the provisions of these Regulations in relation to payment of fees and any exemptions so made may be made subject to conditions.
Hector Monro
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Scottish Office
St Andrew’s House,
Edinburgh
13th May 1993
SCHEDULE
Regulation 3


Matter New Fee Old Fee
 £ £

1 
Fee for crop inspection in respect of crops for which an application has been made for classification as–:
(a) VTSC class per half–hectare or part thereof 29.00 (23.00)
Minimum fee 58.00 (46.00)

(b) SE class per half–hectare or part thereof 29.00 (22.00)

(c) E class per half–hecatre or part thereof 29.00 (22.00)
Provided that, if the application for entry of crops is withdrawn before the arrival of an inspector for the purpose of inspecting the crop for the first time, the fee paid will be refunded to the applicant subject to payment of a reduced fee of £1.50 per half–hectare to cover administration costs.

2 
Fee for scientific testing of any one sample taken from a crop in respect of which an application has been made for classification. 165.00 (135.00)

3 
Fee for provision of seals and labels including official examination–all classes per tonne or part thereof–
(a) Labels without tie–holes 3.00 (3.00)

(b) Labels with tie–holes and seals: 3.00 (3.00)
Provided that, if labels are returned unused, the fee paid may be refunded subject to a payment of a reduced fee of £1.00 per tonne to cover administrative costs.