Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 establishing a framework for Community action to achieve the sustainable use of pesticides (Text with EEA relevance) (c. 128)

CHAPTER VI FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 19 Fees and charges

1. Member States may recover the costs associated with any work pursuant to obligations under this Directive by means of a fee or charge.

2. Member States shall ensure that the fee or charge referred to in paragraph 1 is established in a transparent manner and corresponds to the actual cost of the work involved.