2022 No. 1121
The Animal Health (Poultry Compartments, Approved Disinfectants and Animal Gatherings) (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Order 2022
Made
Laid before the House of Commons
Coming into force
The Secretary of State, with the approval of the Treasury, makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 84(1) of the Animal Health Act 19811.
Citation, commencement and extent1
1
This Order may be cited as the Animal Health (Poultry Compartments, Approved Disinfectants and Animal Gatherings) (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Order 2022.
2
This Order comes into force on 1st December 2022.
3
This Order extends to England and Wales.
Amendment to the Poultry Compartments (Fees) (England) Order 20102
1
The Poultry Compartments (Fees) (England) Order 20102 is amended as follows.
2
In the table in the Schedule, in each place it occurs omit “+ VAT”.
Amendment to the Diseases of Animals (Approved Disinfectants) (Fees and Amendment) (England) Order 20113
1
The Diseases of Animals (Approved Disinfectants) (Fees and Amendment) (England) Order 20113 is amended as follows.
2
In article 2 (fees payable on application), for paragraph (a) substitute—
a
in respect of administrative services relating to the application—
i
as regards applications received on or before 30th November 2023, a fee of £1,199;
ii
as regards applications received after 30th November 2023, a fee of £1,399; and
3
In article 3 (annual fee)—
a
in paragraph (1), for “an annual fee of £375”, substitute “the annual fee prescribed in paragraph (1A)”
.
b
after paragraph (1), insert—
1A
The annual fee is—
a
as regards the year beginning on 1st September 2023 and ending on 31st August 2024, £482;
b
as regards each subsequent year beginning on 1st September and ending on 31st August, £590.
4
Omit article 4 (Value Added Tax).
5
For the Schedule substitute the new Schedule contained in Schedule 1 to this Order.
Amendment to the Animal Gatherings (Fees) (England) Order 20184
1
The Animal Gatherings (Fees) (England) Order 20184 is amended as follows.
2
In article 2, in the definitions of “collection centre” and “licensed premises”, for “a premises” substitute “premises”
.
3
In article 3(4), for “a premises” substitute “premises”
.
4
For the Schedule substitute the new Schedule contained in Schedule 2 to this Order.
Transitional provision5
1
Paragraph (2) applies to any amendment made by this Order to a provision for a fee relating to an application received by the Secretary of State, so far as the amendment increases the fee payable.
2
The amendment does not apply in respect of any fee charged in relation to an application received by the Secretary of State before the coming into force of this Order.
We consent
SCHEDULE 1
SCHEDULEFees payable on application
Purpose
Fee (£) for applications received on or before 30th November 2023
Fee (£) for applications received after 30th November 2023
Use in relation to diseases of poultry (if one dilution rate is specified by the person applying for the approval of the disinfectant)
2,409
3,778
Use in relation to diseases of poultry (if three dilution rates are specified by the person applying for the approval of the disinfectant)
2,786
4,172
Use in relation to tuberculosis (if one dilution rate is specified by the person applying for the approval of the disinfectant)
1,483
1,666
Use in relation to tuberculosis (if three dilution rates are specified by the person applying for the approval of the disinfectant)
1,835
2,050
Use in relation to foot-and-mouth disease
2,543
3,166
Use in relation to swine vesicular disease
2,543
3,166
Use in relation to all other instances where there is a legislative requirement to use an approved disinfectant (if one dilution rate is specified by the person applying for the approval of the disinfectant)
874
1,032
Use in relation to all other instances where there is a legislative requirement to use an approved disinfectant (if three dilution rates are specified by the person applying for the approval of the disinfectant)
973
1,131
SCHEDULE 2
SCHEDULE
Table 1Fees payable for the licensing of premises for animal sales or collection centres that are not exempt under article 3(4) of this Order
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Activity
Fee (£) for applications received, and renewals undertaken, on or before 30th November 2023
Fee (£) for applications received, and renewals undertaken, after 30th November 2023
Application for the issue or (where the premises have been radically changed) amendment of a licence for sale premises or a collection centre where such premises are assessed by a veterinary inspector as presenting a low risk of disease. This fee includes up to 90 minutes of inspection time
318
379
Application for the issue or (where the premises have been radically changed) amendment of a licence for sale premises or for use as a collection centre, where such premises are assessed by a veterinary inspector as presenting more than a low risk of disease. This fee includes up to 2 x 90 minutes of inspection time
550
685
Annual licence renewal fee for premises used for animal sales or for use as a collection centre, where such premises are assessed by a veterinary inspector as presenting a low disease risk requiring only one inspection visit for the determination of the renewal. This fee includes up to 75 minutes of inspection time
279
340
Annual licence renewal fee for premises used for animal sales or for use as a collection centre, where such premises are assessed by a veterinary inspector as presenting more than a low disease risk, and therefore requiring two inspection visits for the determination of the renewal. This fee includes up to 2 x 75 minutes of inspection time
414
486
Table 2Fees payable for the licensing of premises for shows or exhibitions that are not exempt under article 3(4) of this Order
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Activity
Fee (£) for applications received, and renewals undertaken, on or before 30th November 2023
Fee (£) for applications received, and renewals undertaken, after 30th November 2023
Application for a licence to organise shows or exhibitions on premises assessed by a veterinary inspector as presenting a low risk of disease. This fee includes up to 60 minutes of inspection time
175
236
Application for a licence to organise shows or exhibitions on premises assessed by a veterinary inspector as presenting more than a low risk of disease. This fee includes up to 90 minutes of inspection time
327
408
Annual licence renewal of show or exhibition premises where a veterinary inspector assesses no inspection visit is required
130
168
Annual licence renewal of a show or exhibition premises where a veterinary inspector assesses a basic inspection visit is required. This fee includes up to 60 minutes of inspection time
141
171
Annual licence renewal of show or exhibition premises where a veterinary inspector assesses more than a basic inspection visit is required. This fee includes up to 60 minutes of inspection time
193
229
Table 3Additional fees payable for the licensing of premises
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Activity
Fee (£) for veterinary visits undertaken on or before 30th November 2023
Fee (£) for veterinary visits undertaken after 30th November 2023
Extra veterinary visit for the purpose of consideration of an application for a licence, annual renewal of a licence or follow-up non-compliance visit, that includes up to 75 minutes of veterinary inspector time for such visit
246
318
A veterinary visit for the purpose of consideration of a request for an in-year operational change, that includes up to 75 minutes of veterinary inspector time for such visit
246
318
Additional charge on any visit where the veterinary inspection time exceeds the fixed time provided in this Schedule
22 per quarter hour or part quarter hour spent
22 per quarter hour or part quarter hour spent
Time spent by a veterinary inspector travelling to and from the licensed premises, or premises proposed to be licensed, for the purpose of licensing activities that are not exempt from fees under article 3(4) of this Order
22 per quarter hour or part quarter hour spent, up to a maximum of 132
22 per quarter hour or part quarter hour spent, up to a maximum of 132
(This note is not part of the Order)