
1 
These Regulations may be cited as the High Hedges (Fee Transfer) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 and come into operation on 31st March 2012.
2 

(1) In relation to a case where section 4(3) of the High Hedges Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 applies, any person who is an occupier or owner of the neighbouring land shall pay to the council a fee of such amount (if any) as the council may determine.
(2) Where two or more persons are liable to pay the fee, those persons are jointly and severally liable.
3 
The fee determined by the council in accordance with regulation 2 must not exceed the maximum amount specified in regulation 2 (maximum fee) of the High Hedges (Fee) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012.
Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of the Environment on 7th March 2012
Wesley Shannon
A senior officer of the Department of the Environment
