Part 9Charging
Other provisions relating to charging
186AF1Charges in respect of public health functions
1
The Secretary of State may make charges under this subsection in respect of any step taken under section 2A.
2
The power conferred by subsection (1) does not apply in respect of the provision of a service or facility to an individual, or the taking of any other step in relation to an individual, for the purpose of protecting the individual's health.
3
Charges under subsection (1) may be calculated on such basis as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
4
Regulations may provide for the making and recovery of charges in respect of—
a
the taking of prescribed steps by a local authority under section 2A (by virtue of regulations under section 6C(1)), and
b
the taking of prescribed steps by a local authority under section 2B.
5
Regulations under subsection (4) may make provision as to the calculation of charges authorised by the regulations, including provision prescribing the amount or the maximum amount that may be charged.
6
Nothing in this section affects any other power conferred by or under this Act to make charges.