Article 7 The application fee and renewal fee
A licence shall last for one year and shall then expire, unless rule 6 applies or the licence is revoked by the Authority.
The fee payable in relation to the application for a grant of a licence is payable with the application.
The application fee is based on the turnover, or expected turnover, of the business in the sector that is regulated by the 2004 Act for the previous financial year as placed in bands A, B, C or D in the table below.
When an application for a licence for gathering shellfish is received on or before 30th November 2006, the application fee is reduced by £250.
The renewal fee is based on the turnover of the business in the sector that is regulated by the 2004 Act for the previous financial year as placed in bands A, B, C or D in the table below.
The full renewal fee must be paid by the expiry date.
Application fees and renewal fees are not refundable.
These fees are subject to any relevant taxes and duties.
Licence fees payable
| Annual turnover of business | Fee Band | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| £10 million + | A | £4,000 |
| £5 – 10 million | B | £2,000 |
| £1 – 5 million | C | £750 |
| Less than £1 million | D | £250 |