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2000 No. 1542
SEEDS, ENGLAND
The Seeds (Fees) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2000
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(1), 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:
Title, extent and commencement
1. 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.
Amendment
2. For Schedules 1 to 6 to the Seeds (Fees) Regulations 1985(2) there shall be substituted the Schedules set out in the Schedule to these Regulations.
HAYMAN
Minister of State Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
7th June 2000
Regulation 2
SCHEDULEPROVISIONS TO BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE SCHEDULES TO THE SEEDS (FEES) REGULATIONS 1985
Regulation 3
"SCHEDULE 1MATTERS ARISING UNDER THE CEREAL SEEDS REGULATIONS 1993(3)
| (1) | (2) | (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matter | When payable | Fee | Old fee |
| £ | £(4) | ||
| 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) |
Regulation 3
SCHEDULE 2MATTERS ARISING UNDER THE FODDER PLANT SEEDS REGULATIONS 1993(5)
| (1) | (2) | (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matter | When payable | Fee | Old fee |
| £ | £(6) | ||
| 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) |
Regulation 3
SCHEDULE 3MATTERS ARISING UNDER THE OIL AND FIBRE PLANT SEEDS REGULATIONS 1993(7)
| (1) | (2) | (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matter | When payable | Fee | Old fee |
| £ | £(8) | ||
| 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
| 63.00 | 60.00 | |
| 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) |
Regulation 3
SCHEDULE 4MATTERS ARISING UNDER THE BEET SEEDS REGULATIONS 1993(9)
| (1) | (2) | (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matter | When payable | Fee | Old fee |
| £ | £(10) | ||
| 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) |
Regulation 3
SCHEDULE 5MATTERS ARISING UNDER THE VEGETABLE SEEDS REGULATIONS 1993(11)
| (1) | (2) | (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matter | When payable | Fee | Old fee |
| £ | £(12) | ||
| 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) |
Regulation 3
SCHEDULE 6MATTERS ARISING UNDER THE SEEDS (REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND ENFORCEMENT) REGULATION 1985(13)
| (1) | (2) | (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matter | When payable | Fee | Old fee |
| £ | £(14) | ||
| 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
| 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
| 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.
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.
The figures in italics are the fees which were charged under these Regulations before the coming into force of the Seeds (Fees) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/1542) on 7th July 2000.
The figures in italics are the fees which were charged under these Regulations before the coming into force of the Seeds (Fees) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/1542) on 7th July 2000; where no figure is stated no fee was previously charged for the matter.
The figures in italics are the fees which were charged under these Regulations before the coming into force of the Seeds (Fees) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/1542) on 7th July 2000; where no figure is stated no fee was previously charged for the matter.
The figures in italics are the fees which were charged under these Regulations before the coming into force of the Seeds (Fees) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/1542) on 7th July 2000; where no figure is stated no fee was previously charged for the matter.
The figures in italics are the fees which were charged under these Regulations before the coming into force of the Seeds (Fees) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/1542) on 7th July 2000; where no figure is stated no fee was previously charged for the matter.
The figures in italics are the fees which were charged under these Regulations before the coming into force of the Seeds (Fees) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/1542) on 7th July 2000.