Explanatory note

This Order replaces the Poultry Flocks, Hatcheries and Processed Animal Protein (Fees) Order 1990 as amended. It provides for fees to recover the full cost of the transactions specified in the Order in respect of laying and breeding flock and hatchery premises and for the purpose of authorising laboratories under certain orders relating to poultry and protein processing. In the cases of new applications and applications for renewal of registration or authorisation the fees become payable at the time the application is made. Otherwise the fee is payable on demand.