The Animal Health (Approved Disinfectants and Animal Gatherings) (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Order 2024
Introduction
The Animal Health (Approved Disinfectants and Animal Gatherings) (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Order 2024 is a statutory instrument made under the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2006. It amends the Animal Health (Approved Disinfectants and Animal Gatherings) (Fees) (England) Order 2008, which sets out the fees payable for certain activities under the Animal Health Act 1981.
Key Changes
The main change introduced by the Amendment Order is an increase in the fees payable for the following activities:
- Authorising the use of a disinfectant for the purposes of the Animal Health Act 1981
- Issuing a movement notice for the purposes of the Animal Health Act 1981
- Granting an exemption from the requirement to obtain a movement notice
- Authorising a person to gather animals for the purposes of the Animal Health Act 1981
- Issuing a licence to gather animals for the purposes of the Animal Health Act 1981
The new fees are set out in the table below:
| Activity | Previous Fee | New Fee | |—|—|—| | Authorising the use of a disinfectant | £100 | £120 | | Issuing a movement notice | £10 | £15 | | Granting an exemption from the requirement to obtain a movement notice | £50 | £60 | | Authorising a person to gather animals | £50 | £60 | | Issuing a licence to gather animals | £100 | £120 |
Purpose of the Changes
The increase in fees is intended to cover the costs of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) in carrying out these activities. This includes the costs of:
- Assessing applications for authorisation of disinfectants and animal gatherings
- Issuing movement notices and licences
- Enforcing the requirements of the Animal Health Act 1981
Conclusion
The Animal Health (Approved Disinfectants and Animal Gatherings) (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Order 2024 will come into force on 11th November 2024. The new fees will apply to all applications made on or after that date.
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