Regulation 4 Payment of charges

Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) below, the charge for an inspection of an animal at a Border Inspection Post shall be in accordance with the Schedule to these Regulations.

Where an inspection begins after 5.00pm and before 8.30am on any day other than a Saturday or a Sunday, the charge shall be increased by 50%.

Where an inspection takes place on a Saturday, a Sunday or a public holiday the charge shall be increased by 100% and an additional sum of £50.00.

For the purposes of these Regulations payment of the charge shall be in sterling and may be made by means of cash, a cheque drawn on a United Kingdom clearing bank, a bank guarantee or a bank deposit.