Introduction of new fees in accordance with user pays policy

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A decision made 1 March 2010 regarding: Introduction of new fees in accordance with user pays policy.

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2010-0023
Decision Summary Title		User Pays Introduction of Fees		Date of Decision Summary:	04/02/10
Decision Summary Author :		States Veterinary Officer		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?		Written		Person Giving Oral Report:
Written Report Title:		Introduction of fees for issue of animal health export certificates and associated certification by States staff		Date of Written Report:	04/02/10
Written Report Author		States Veterinary Officer		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Introduction of new fees in accordance with User Pays policy
Decision(s): To lodge “au Greffe” the report and proposition to introduce fees for issue of export health certificates for animals and animals products and for inspection and certification by States staff.
Reason(s) for Decision: The Minister agreed the introduction of fees detailed in the report as they accord with the user pays concept.
Resource Implications: None
Action required: To request the Greffier of the States to lodge “au Greffe” the report and proposition.
Signature:			Position:
Date Signed:			Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):
Version:	V