Part 1Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management

2. Strategies, co-operation and funding

17Levies

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The Environment Agency may issue levies to the lead local flood authority for an area in respect of the Agency's flood and coastal erosion risk management functions in that area.

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A levy issued under this section shall be issued in accordance with regulations under section 74 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988.

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The Agency shall be treated as a levying body within the meaning of that section.

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This section is subject to the requirement in section 23(3) to obtain the consent of the appropriate Regional Flood and Coastal Committee.