# The Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations 2006, Paragraph 3


The fees which would otherwise apply by virtue of paragraph 2(a) and (b) do not apply where—
(a) a delay in the commencement, or the disruption, of an inspection, survey or test is due to reasons over which the applicant has no control,
(b) the delay lasts for less than one hour, or
(c) the inspector or surveyor is reasonably able to avoid waiting time by performing other available work (for which the appropriate fee has been paid) in the vicinity.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2055/schedule/1/part/13/crossheading/application/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-fees-regulations-2006/schedule-1/part-13/crossheading-application/paragraph-3
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