Section 180 — Equality Act 2010: Fees

Fees 180 1 The Secretary of State may charge such fees, payable at such times, as are prescribed in respect of—

a applications for, and grants of, approval under section 177(1);

b applications for, and the issue of, accessibility certificates and approval certificates;

c copies of such certificates;

d reviews and appeals under section 179.

2 Fees received by the Secretary of State must be paid into the Consolidated Fund.

3 The power to make regulations under subsection (1) is exercisable by the Secretary of State.

4 The regulations may make provision for the repayment of fees, in whole or in part, in such circumstances as are prescribed.

5 Before making the regulations the Secretary of State must consult such representative organisations as the Secretary of State thinks fit.