(1) In order to provide a fund to meet the expenses properly incurred by the Commission in performing its function with respect to the use of '.ie' domain names, the Commission may, by order, impose a levy on the entity authorised to register '.ie' domain names in the State. The order shall specify the deadline for payment of such a levy.
(2) While an order made under subsection (1) remains in force, the entity shall, before the deadline specified in the order, pay to the Commission the amount of levy so specified.
(3) If the entity fails to pay a levy by the deadline fixed for payment, the Commission may, by proceedings brought in a court of competent jurisdiction, recover from the entity the amount of the levy as a debt due to the Commission.