The Seeds (Fees) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2000

S.I. 2000/1542 · Made 7 June 2000

SEEDS, ENGLAND

Made 7th June 2000

Laid before Parliament 12th June 2000

Coming into force 7th July 2000

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, in relation to England, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 16(1) and (1A)(e) and 36 of the Plant Varieties and Seeds Act 1964^f1, after consultation in accordance with the said section 16(1) with representatives of such interests as appear to him to be concerned, hereby makes the following Regulations:

Annotations to the whole text

Footnotes

f1: 1964 c. 14; section 16 was amended by the European Communities Act 1972 (c. 68) section 4(1) and Schedule 4, paragraph 5(1), (2) and (3); see section 38(1) (as amended by S.I. 1978/272) for a definition of “the Minister”. Under the Transfer of Functions (Wales) (No. 1) Order 1978 (S.I. 1978/272), article 2(1) and Schedule 1, the functions of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food under the Plant Varieties and Seeds Act 1964 were, so far as they are exercisable in relation to Wales, transferred to the Secretary of State; and under article 2(a) and Schedule 1 to the National Assembly for Wales (Transfer of Functions) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/672) these functions, so far as exercisable in relation to Wales, were transferred to the National Assembly for Wales.

1Title, extent and commencement
2Amendment
Signature
Schedule PROVISIONS TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE SCHEDULES TO THE SEEDS (FEES) REGULATIONS 1985
Explanatory note

1Title, extent and commencement

These Regulations may be cited as the Seeds (Fees) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2000, shall extend to England and shall come into force on 7th July 2000.

2Amendment

For Schedules 1 to 6 to the Seeds (Fees) Regulations 1985^f1 there shall be substituted the Schedules set out in the Schedule to these Regulations.

Signature

HAYMAN

Minister of State Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food

7th June 2000

PROVISIONS TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE SCHEDULES TO THE SEEDS (FEES) REGULATIONS 1985

“SCHEDULE 1

MATTERS ARISING UNDER THE CEREAL SEEDS REGULATIONS 1993^f1

Regulation 3

(1) (2) (3)
Matter When payable Fee Old fee
£ £^f2

A. Initial fees

Initial fee per hectare or part thereof for crops intended to produce:

(i)

pre-basic or basic seed

On application for registration 25.85 (24.60)
(ii)

certified seed of the first generation of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat, barley, triticale and oats or certified seed of rye and maize

6.50 (6.20)
(iii)

certified seed of the second generation of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat, barley and oats

5.80 (5.50)
B. Crop inspections
Fee for official examination or re-examination of crops intended to produce pre-basic or basic seed, per hectare or part thereof examined. On application 12.90 (12.30)
Fee for official examination or re-examination of crops produced from seed of a variety entered for but not added to the National List (or to the equivalent list in another Member State) intended to produce certified seed, certified seed of the first generation or certified seed of the second generation, per hectare or part thereof examined. On application 12.90 (—)
C. Seed lot fee

Fee for the issue of an official certificate (other than in the circumstances described under F. below) in respect of a seed lot entered as:—

(i)

breeder's, pre-basic or basic seed, certified seed of the first generation of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat, barley, triticale, oats or certified seed of rye and maize

On application 42.70 (40.65)
(ii)

certified seed of the second generation of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat, barley and oats

21.30 (20.30)
D. Seed testing fees
Fee for an official examination of seed for loose smut infection of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat and barley (per thousand embryos examined) Within one month of demand by or on behalf of the appropriate Minister 37.50 (35.70)
E. Fees for additional tests
Fee for a Tetrazolium seed viability test in C1 Winter Wheat and C1 Winter Barley Within one month of demand by or on behalf of the appropriate Minister 44.00 (41.90)
F. Seed lot re-entry fee

Fee for the issue of an official certificate in respect of a seed lot which has entered for one category and has been withdrawn and is being re-entered as:—

(i)

pre-basic or basic seed, certified seed of the first generation of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat, barley, triticale and oats or certified seed of rye and maize

On application 29.85 (28.45)
(ii)

certified seed of the second generation of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat, barley and oats

14.90 (14.20)

SCHEDULE 2

MATTERS ARISING UNDER THE FODDER PLANT SEEDS REGULATIONS 1993^f3

Regulation 3

(1) (2) (3)
Matter When payable Fee Old fee
£ £^f4

A. Initial fees

Initial fee per hectare or part thereof for crops intended to produce:

(i)

pre-basic or basic seed of—

(a)

grasses, legumes (except field beans and field peas) and crucifers

On application for registration 19.45 (18.50)
(b)

field beans and field peas

16.80 (16.00)
(ii)

certified seed of grasses, legumes (except field beans and field peas) and crucifers

9.10 (8.65)
(iii)

certified seed of the first and second generation of field beans and field peas

7.75 (7.40)
B. Crop inspection fee
Fee for official examination or re-examination of crops intended to produce pre-basic or basic seed, per hectare or part thereof examined (including crops of hybrid swede rape and hybrid turnip rape). On application 12.90 (12.30)
Fee for official examination or re-examination of crops produced from seed of a variety entered for but not added to the National List (or the equivalent list in another Member State) intended to produce certified seed of grasses, legumes (except field beans and field peas) and crucifers or certified seed of the first generation and certified seed of the second generation of field beans and field peas per hectare or part thereof examined. On application 12.90 (—)
C. Seed lot fee

Fee for the issue of an official certificate (other than in the circumstances described under D. below) in respect of a seed lot entered as:—

(i)

breeder’s seed of—

(a)

grasses, legumes (except field beans and field peas) and crucifers

On application 34.95 (33.30)
(b)

field beans and field peas

56.90 (54.20)
(ii)

pre-basic or basic seed of—

(a)

grasses, legumes (except field beans and field peas) and crucifers

66.00 (62.85)
(b)

field beans and field peas

56.90 (54.20)
(iii)

certified seed of grasses, legumes (except field beans and field peas) and crucifers

66.00 (62.85)
(iv)

certified seed of the first and second generation of field beans and field peas

53.05 (50.50)
(v)

commercial seed of the kinds for the time being specified in regulation 3(3) of the Fodder Plant Seeds Regulations 1993

58.20 (55.45)
D. Seed lot re-entry fee

Fee for the issue of an official certificate in respect of a seed lot which was entered for one category and has been withdrawn and is being re-entered as:—

(i)

pre-basic or basic seed of—

(a)

grasses, legumes (except field beans and field peas) and crucifers

On application 46.20 (44.00)
(b)

field beans and peas

39.85 (37.95)
(ii)

certified seed of grasses, legumes (except field beans and field peas) and crucifers

46.20 (44.00)
(iii)

certified seed of the first and second generation of field beans and peas

37.10 (35.35)
(iv)

commercial seed of the kinds for the time being specified in regulation 3(3) of the Fodder Plant Seeds Regulations 1993

40.75 (38.80)

SCHEDULE 3

MATTERS ARISING UNDER THE OIL AND FIBRE PLANT SEEDS REGULATIONS 1993^f5

Regulation 3

(1) (2) (3)
Matter When payable Fee Old fee
£ £^f6

A. Initial fees

Initial fee per hectare or part thereof for crops intended to produce:

(i)

pre-basic or basic seed

On application for registration 28.50 (27.15)
(ii)

all other categories of seed

13.60 (12.95)
B. Crop inspection fees
Fee for official examination or re-examination of crops intended to produce pre-basic or basic seed, per hectare or part thereof examined. On application 12.90 (12.30)
Fee for official examination or re-examination of crops produced from seed of a variety entered for but not added to the National List (or to the equivalent list in another Member State) intended to produce certified seed, certified seed of the first generation, certified seed of the second generation or certified seed of the third generation, per hectare or part thereof examined. On application 12.90 (—)
C. Seed lot fee

Fee for the issue of an official certificate (other than in the circumstances described under E. below) in respect of a seed lot entered as:—

(i)

breeder's, pre-basic or basic seed

On application 51.75 (49.30)
(ii)

all other categories of seed

51.75 (49.30)
D. Seed testing fees

Fees for an official examination of seed for:—

(i)

sunflower for Botrytis spp

Within one month of demand by or on behalf of the appropriate Minister 43.95 (41.85)
(ii)

flax and linseed for:—

(a)

Alternaria spp

(b)

Phoma exiqua var. linicola

(c)

Colletotrichum lini

(d)

Fusarium spp

(e)

Botrytis spp

36.15 (34.45)
(iii)

soya bean for Pseudomonas syringae pv. glycinea spp

for one sub-sample test

63.00 60.00

for five sub-sample tests

210.00 (200.00)
(iv)

soya bean for Diaporthe phaselorum spp

39.40 (37.50)
E. Seed lot re-entry fee
Fee for the issue of an official certificate in respect of a seed lot which was entered for one category and has been withdrawn and is being re-entered in any category On application 36.25 (34.50)

SCHEDULE 4

MATTERS ARISING UNDER THE BEET SEEDS REGULATIONS 1993^f7

Regulation 3

(1) (2) (3)
Matter When payable Fee Old fee
£ £^f8

A. Initial fees

Initial fee per hectare or part thereof for crops intended to produce:

(i)

pre-basic or basic seed

On application for registration 33.65 (32.05)
(ii)

certified seed

15.55 (14.80)
B. Crop inspection fees
Fee for official examination or re-examination of crops intended to produce pre-basic or basic seed per hectare or part thereof examined On application 12.90 (12.30)
Fee for official examination or re-examination of crops produced from seed of a variety entered for but not added to the National List (or to the equivalent list in another Member State) intended to produce certified seed, per hectare or part thereof examined. On application 12.90 (—)
C. Seed lot fee

Fee for the issue of an official certificate (other than in the circumstances described under D. below) in respect of a seed lot entered as—

(i)

pre-basic or basic seed

On application 63.40 (60.40)
(ii)

certified seed

62.05 (59.10)
D. Seed lot re-entry fee

Fee for the issue of an official certificate in respect of a seed lot which was entered for one category and has been withdrawn and is being re-entered as:—

(i)

pre-basic or basic seed

On application 44.40 (42.30)
(ii)

certified seed

43.45 (41.40)

SCHEDULE 5

MATTERS ARISING UNDER THE VEGETABLE SEEDS REGULATIONS 1993^f9

Regulation 3

(1) (2) (3)
Matter When payable Fee Old fee
£ £^f10

A. Initial fees

Initial fee for crops intended to produce:

(i)

pre-basic or basic seed of—

(a)

all kinds, except peas, broad beans, cucumber, gherkin and tomato, per hectare or part thereof entered

On application for registration 45.25 (43.10)
(b)

peas and broad beans per hectare or part thereof entered

28.50 (27.15)
(c)

cucumber, gherkin and tomato, per crop entered

45.25 (43.10)
(ii)

certified seed of—

(a)

all kinds, except peas, broad beans, cucumber, gherkin and tomato, per hectare or part thereof entered

24.50 (23.35)
(b)

peas and broad beans per hectare or part thereof entered

11.65 (11.10)
(c)

cucumber, gherkin and tomato, per crop entered

24.50 (23.35)
B. Crop inspection fees

Fee for official examination or re-examination of crops intended to produce:

(i)

A(i)(a) or (b) above, per hectare or part thereof examined

On application 12.90 (12.30)
(ii)

A(i)(c) above, per crop examined

12.90 (12.30)

Fee for official examination or re-examination of crops produced from seed of a variety entered for but not added to the National List (or to the equivalent list in another Member State) intended to produce:

(i)

A(ii)(a) or (b) above, per hectare or part thereof examined

On application 12.90 (—)
(ii)

A(ii)(c) above, per crop examined

12.90 (—)
C. Seed lot fee
Fee for the issue of an official certificate (other than in the circumstances described under D. below) in respect of a seed lot entered On application 103.50 (98.55)
D. Seed lot re-entry fee
Fee for the issue of an official certificate in respect of a seed lot which was entered for one category and has been withdrawn and is being re-entered in any category On application 72.45 (69.00)

SCHEDULE 6

MATTERS ARISING UNDER THE SEEDS (REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND ENFORCEMENT) REGULATION 1985^f11

Regulation 3

(1) (2) (3)
Matter When payable Fee Old fee
£ £^f12

A. Representations by, and hearings of, a seed merchant, processor or packer
(i)

Fee for making written representations to the Minister

On making representations 32.35 (30.80)
(ii)

Fee for being heard by a person appointed by the Minister

On applying to be heard 64.70 (61.60)
B. Licensed Seed Testing Stations
(i)

Annual fee payable during the currency of the licence (or a proportion thereof in respect of a part of a year)

Within one month of demand by the Minister, annually in advance 2,135.00 (2,033.00)
(ii)

Fee payable by a Licensed Seed Testing Station in respect of an official examination of seed

Within one month of demand by the Minister, annually in arrears 9.20 (8.75)
C. Examination fees
(i)

Examination for crop inspector in respect of

cereals,

field beans, field peas and pulses,

or

grasses and herbage legumes.

(a)

examination

Before the examination 149.95 (142.80)
(b)

re-sit of examination (other than cereals)

Before the examination 149.95 (142.80)
(c)

re-sit of either part of cereals examination

Before the examination 74.95 (71.40)
(d)

re-test

Before the examination 74.95 (71.40)
(ii)

Examination for crop inspector in respect of

sugar beet, or

fodder and oil crucifers; turnips; fodder beet and mangels; flax and linseed; soya bean,

(a)

examination

Before the examination 93.70 (89.25)
(b)

re-sit of examination

Before the examination 93.70 (89.25)
(c)

re-test

Before the examination 74.95 (71.40)
(iii)

Examination for seed sampler

Before the examination 93.70 (89.25)

”

(1)	(2)	(3)
A. *Initial fees*
Initial fee per hectare or part thereof for crops intended to produce: (i) pre-basic or basic seed	On application for registration	25.85	(24.60)
(ii) certified seed of the first generation of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat, barley, triticale and oats or certified seed of rye and maize		6.50	(6.20)
(iii) certified seed of the second generation of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat, barley and oats		5.80	(5.50)
B. *Crop inspections*
Fee for official examination or re-examination of crops intended to produce pre-basic or basic seed, per hectare or part thereof examined.	On application	12.90	(12.30)
Fee for official examination or re-examination of crops produced from seed of a variety entered for but not added to the National List (or to the equivalent list in another Member State) intended to produce certified seed, certified seed of the first generation or certified seed of the second generation, per hectare or part thereof examined.	On application	12.90	(—)
C. *Seed lot fee*
Fee for the issue of an official certificate (other than in the circumstances described under F. below) in respect of a seed lot entered as:— (i) breeder's, pre-basic or basic seed, certified seed of the first generation of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat, barley, triticale, oats or certified seed of rye and maize	On application	42.70	(40.65)
(ii) certified seed of the second generation of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat, barley and oats		21.30	(20.30)
D. *Seed testing fees*
Fee for an official examination of seed for loose smut infection of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat and barley (per thousand embryos examined)	Within one month of demand by or on behalf of the appropriate Minister	37.50	(35.70)
E. *Fees for additional tests*
Fee for a Tetrazolium seed viability test in C1 Winter Wheat and C1 Winter Barley	Within one month of demand by or on behalf of the appropriate Minister	44.00	(41.90)
F. *Seed lot re-entry fee*
Fee for the issue of an official certificate in respect of a seed lot which has entered for one category and has been withdrawn and is being re-entered as:— (i) pre-basic or basic seed, certified seed of the first generation of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat, barley, triticale and oats or certified seed of rye and maize	On application	29.85	(28.45)
(ii) certified seed of the second generation of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat, barley and oats		14.90	(14.20)

(1)	(2)	(3)
A. *Initial fees*
Initial fee per hectare or part thereof for crops intended to produce: (i) pre-basic or basic seed of— (a) grasses, legumes (except field beans and field peas) and crucifers	On application for registration	19.45	(18.50)
(b) field beans and field peas		16.80	(16.00)
(ii) certified seed of grasses, legumes (except field beans and field peas) and crucifers		9.10	(8.65)
(iii) certified seed of the first and second generation of field beans and field peas		7.75	(7.40)
B. *Crop inspection fee*
Fee for official examination or re-examination of crops intended to produce pre-basic or basic seed, per hectare or part thereof examined (including crops of hybrid swede rape and hybrid turnip rape).	On application	12.90	(12.30)
Fee for official examination or re-examination of crops produced from seed of a variety entered for but not added to the National List (or the equivalent list in another Member State) intended to produce certified seed of grasses, legumes (except field beans and field peas) and crucifers or certified seed of the first generation and certified seed of the second generation of field beans and field peas per hectare or part thereof examined.	On application	12.90	(—)
C. *Seed lot fee*
Fee for the issue of an official certificate (other than in the circumstances described under D. below) in respect of a seed lot entered as:— (i) breeder’s seed of— (a) grasses, legumes (except field beans and field peas) and crucifers	On application	34.95	(33.30)
(b) field beans and field peas		56.90	(54.20)
(ii) pre-basic or basic seed of— (a) grasses, legumes (except field beans and field peas) and crucifers		66.00	(62.85)
(b) field beans and field peas		56.90	(54.20)
(iii) certified seed of grasses, legumes (except field beans and field peas) and crucifers		66.00	(62.85)
(iv) certified seed of the first and second generation of field beans and field peas		53.05	(50.50)
(v) commercial seed of the kinds for the time being specified in regulation 3(3) of the Fodder Plant Seeds Regulations 1993		58.20	(55.45)
D. *Seed lot re-entry fee*
Fee for the issue of an official certificate in respect of a seed lot which was entered for one category and has been withdrawn and is being re-entered as:— (i) pre-basic or basic seed of— (a) grasses, legumes (except field beans and field peas) and crucifers	On application	46.20	(44.00)
(b) field beans and peas		39.85	(37.95)
(ii) certified seed of grasses, legumes (except field beans and field peas) and crucifers		46.20	(44.00)
(iii) certified seed of the first and second generation of field beans and peas		37.10	(35.35)
(iv) commercial seed of the kinds for the time being specified in regulation 3(3) of the Fodder Plant Seeds Regulations 1993		40.75	(38.80)

(1)	(2)	(3)
A. *Initial fees*
Initial fee per hectare or part thereof for crops intended to produce: (i) pre-basic or basic seed	On application for registration	28.50	(27.15)
(ii) all other categories of seed		13.60	(12.95)
B. *Crop inspection fees*
Fee for official examination or re-examination of crops intended to produce pre-basic or basic seed, per hectare or part thereof examined.	On application	12.90	(12.30)
Fee for official examination or re-examination of crops produced from seed of a variety entered for but not added to the National List (or to the equivalent list in another Member State) intended to produce certified seed, certified seed of the first generation, certified seed of the second generation or certified seed of the third generation, per hectare or part thereof examined.	On application	12.90	(—)
C. *Seed lot fee*
Fee for the issue of an official certificate (other than in the circumstances described under E. below) in respect of a seed lot entered as:— (i) breeder's, pre-basic or basic seed	On application	51.75	(49.30)
(ii) all other categories of seed		51.75	(49.30)
D. *Seed testing fees*
Fees for an official examination of seed for:— (i) sunflower for Botrytis spp	Within one month of demand by or on behalf of the appropriate Minister	43.95	(41.85)
(ii) flax and linseed for:— (a) Alternaria spp (b) Phoma exiqua var. linicola (c) Colletotrichum lini (d) Fusarium spp (e) Botrytis spp		36.15	(34.45)
(iii) soya bean for Pseudomonas syringae pv. glycinea spp for one sub-sample test		63.00	60.00
for five sub-sample tests		210.00	(200.00)
(iv) soya bean for Diaporthe phaselorum spp		39.40	(37.50)
E. *Seed lot re-entry fee*
Fee for the issue of an official certificate in respect of a seed lot which was entered for one category and has been withdrawn and is being re-entered in any category	On application	36.25	(34.50)

(1)	(2)	(3)
A. *Initial fees*
Initial fee per hectare or part thereof for crops intended to produce: (i) pre-basic or basic seed	On application for registration	33.65	(32.05)
(ii) certified seed		15.55	(14.80)
B. *Crop inspection fees*
Fee for official examination or re-examination of crops intended to produce pre-basic or basic seed per hectare or part thereof examined	On application	12.90	(12.30)
Fee for official examination or re-examination of crops produced from seed of a variety entered for but not added to the National List (or to the equivalent list in another Member State) intended to produce certified seed, per hectare or part thereof examined.	On application	12.90	(—)
C. *Seed lot fee*
Fee for the issue of an official certificate (other than in the circumstances described under D. below) in respect of a seed lot entered as— (i) pre-basic or basic seed	On application	63.40	(60.40)
(ii) certified seed		62.05	(59.10)
D. *Seed lot re-entry fee*
Fee for the issue of an official certificate in respect of a seed lot which was entered for one category and has been withdrawn and is being re-entered as:— (i) pre-basic or basic seed	On application	44.40	(42.30)
(ii) certified seed		43.45	(41.40)

(1)	(2)	(3)
A. *Initial fees*
Initial fee for crops intended to produce: (i) pre-basic or basic seed of— (a) all kinds, except peas, broad beans, cucumber, gherkin and tomato, per hectare or part thereof entered	On application for registration	45.25	(43.10)
(b) peas and broad beans per hectare or part thereof entered		28.50	(27.15)
(c) cucumber, gherkin and tomato, per crop entered		45.25	(43.10)
(ii) certified seed of— (a) all kinds, except peas, broad beans, cucumber, gherkin and tomato, per hectare or part thereof entered		24.50	(23.35)
(b) peas and broad beans per hectare or part thereof entered		11.65	(11.10)
(c) cucumber, gherkin and tomato, per crop entered		24.50	(23.35)
B. *Crop inspection fees*
Fee for official examination or re-examination of crops intended to produce: (i) A(i)(a) or (b) above, per hectare or part thereof examined	On application	12.90	(12.30)
(ii) A(i)(c) above, per crop examined		12.90	(12.30)
Fee for official examination or re-examination of crops produced from seed of a variety entered for but not added to the National List (or to the equivalent list in another Member State) intended to produce: (i) A(ii)(a) or (b) above, per hectare or part thereof examined	On application	12.90	(—)
(ii) A(ii)(c) above, per crop examined		12.90	(—)
C. *Seed lot fee*
Fee for the issue of an official certificate (other than in the circumstances described under D. below) in respect of a seed lot entered	On application	103.50	(98.55)
D. *Seed lot re-entry fee*
Fee for the issue of an official certificate in respect of a seed lot which was entered for one category and has been withdrawn and is being re-entered in any category	On application	72.45	(69.00)

(1)	(2)	(3)
A. *Representations by, and hearings of, a seed merchant, processor or packer*
(i) Fee for making written representations to the Minister	On making representations	32.35	(30.80)
(ii) Fee for being heard by a person appointed by the Minister	On applying to be heard	64.70	(61.60)
B. *Licensed Seed Testing Stations*
(i) Annual fee payable during the currency of the licence (or a proportion thereof in respect of a part of a year)	Within one month of demand by the Minister, annually in advance	2,135.00	(2,033.00)
(ii) Fee payable by a Licensed Seed Testing Station in respect of an official examination of seed	Within one month of demand by the Minister, annually in arrears	9.20	(8.75)
C. *Examination fees*
(i) Examination for crop inspector in respect of cereals, field beans, field peas and pulses, or grasses and herbage legumes. (a) examination	Before the examination	149.95	(142.80)
(b) re-sit of examination (other than cereals)	Before the examination	149.95	(142.80)
(c) re-sit of either part of cereals examination	Before the examination	74.95	(71.40)
(d) re-test	Before the examination	74.95	(71.40)
(ii) Examination for crop inspector in respect of sugar beet, or fodder and oil crucifers; turnips; fodder beet and mangels; flax and linseed; soya bean, (a) examination	Before the examination	93.70	(89.25)
(b) re-sit of examination	Before the examination	93.70	(89.25)
(c) re-test	Before the examination	74.95	(71.40)
(iii) Examination for seed sampler	Before the examination	93.70	(89.25)

Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations amend the Seeds (Fees) Regulations 1985 (as amended). They prescribe revised fees in respect of matters arising under the Cereal Seeds Regulations 1993 (as amended), the Fodder Plant Seeds Regulations 1993 (as amended), the Oil amd Fibre Plant Seeds Regulations 1993 (as amended), the Beet Seeds Regulations 1993 (as amended), the Vegetable Seeds Regulations 1993 (as amended) and the Seeds (Registration, Licensing and Enforcement) Regulations 1985 (as amended) (regulation 2).

The matters in respect of which the revised fees are prescribed are listed in the Schedule to these Regulations, and the fees which are chargeable before these Regulations came into force are printed in italics besides the revised fees. New fees have been introduced for crop examinations of crops produced from seed of a variety entered for but not added to the National List (or to the equivalent list in another Member State) intended to produce certified seed, certified seed of the first generation, certified seed of the second generation or certified seed for the third generation.

All fees have been increased by 5 per cent. rounded to the nearest five pence except in the case of the annual fee for Licensed Seed Testing Stations which has been rounded to the nearest £1.

A Regulatory Impact Assessment has been prepared and placed in the library of each House of Parliament. Copies can be obtained from the Plant Variety Rights Office and Seeds Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, White House Lane, Huntingdon Road, Cambridge CB3 0LF.

(1)	(2)	(3)
Matter	When payable	Fee	Old fee
		£	£^f2
A. *Initial fees*
Initial fee per hectare or part thereof for crops intended to produce: (i) pre-basic or basic seed	On application for registration	25.85	(24.60)
(ii) certified seed of the first generation of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat, barley, triticale and oats or certified seed of rye and maize		6.50	(6.20)
(iii) certified seed of the second generation of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat, barley and oats		5.80	(5.50)
B. *Crop inspections*
Fee for official examination or re-examination of crops intended to produce pre-basic or basic seed, per hectare or part thereof examined.	On application	12.90	(12.30)
Fee for official examination or re-examination of crops produced from seed of a variety entered for but not added to the National List (or to the equivalent list in another Member State) intended to produce certified seed, certified seed of the first generation or certified seed of the second generation, per hectare or part thereof examined.	On application	12.90	(—)
C. *Seed lot fee*
Fee for the issue of an official certificate (other than in the circumstances described under F. below) in respect of a seed lot entered as:— (i) breeder's, pre-basic or basic seed, certified seed of the first generation of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat, barley, triticale, oats or certified seed of rye and maize	On application	42.70	(40.65)
(ii) certified seed of the second generation of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat, barley and oats		21.30	(20.30)
D. *Seed testing fees*
Fee for an official examination of seed for loose smut infection of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat and barley (per thousand embryos examined)	Within one month of demand by or on behalf of the appropriate Minister	37.50	(35.70)
E. *Fees for additional tests*
Fee for a Tetrazolium seed viability test in C1 Winter Wheat and C1 Winter Barley	Within one month of demand by or on behalf of the appropriate Minister	44.00	(41.90)
F. *Seed lot re-entry fee*
Fee for the issue of an official certificate in respect of a seed lot which has entered for one category and has been withdrawn and is being re-entered as:— (i) pre-basic or basic seed, certified seed of the first generation of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat, barley, triticale and oats or certified seed of rye and maize	On application	29.85	(28.45)
(ii) certified seed of the second generation of wheat, durum wheat, spelt wheat, barley and oats		14.90	(14.20)