2.—(1) A charge of such sum as may be determined by or in accordance with directions given by the Secretary of State shall be made and recovered in accordance with paragraph (2) in respect of the supply of glasses and contact lenses under the Act.
(2) Where a charge is payable by virtue of paragraph (1) the F1... [F2Health Board], or other person on its behalf, that supplies or is to supply the glasses or contact lenses may–
(a)on arranging to supply the glasses or contact lenses, make the charge; and
(b)on supplying the glasses or contact lenses or having them available for supply, recover the charge from the patient (if it has not previously been paid).
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 2(2) omitted (5.10.1999) by virtue of The National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) (Scotland) Amendment (No.2) Regulations 1999 (S.S.I. 1999/64), regs. 1, 4 (with reg. 10)
F2Words in reg. 2(2) substituted (1.4.2004) by The National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 2) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. 2004/168), regs. 1(2), 2(3)
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 2 in force at 1.4.1998, see reg. 1(1)