In section 4 of the Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967 (licensing of fishing boats) after subsection (4) (power to authorise charges for licences) insert—

“(4A)

The provision that may be made in an order by virtue of subsection (4) above includes—

(a)

provision for the amount of any charge to be specified in, or determined in accordance with provision made by, the order;

(b)

different provision in relation to different classes of licence;

(c)

provision for no charge to be payable in such circumstances as may be specified in the order.”

In section 22 of that Act (interpretation) after subsection (3) insert—

“(3A)

Any reference in this Act to a class is a reference to a class defined or described by reference to any circumstances whatsoever (whether or not relating to fishing or vessels).”