Section 14(1)

Power to modify pre-exit fees or charges

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(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where any subordinate legislation contains provision ("the charging provision") for, or in connection with, the charging of fees or other charges that -

(a) was made under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972, section 56 of the Finance Act 1973 or this Part, and

(b) forms part of assimilated law.

(2) Any appropriate authority may by regulations make provision ("the proposed modification") modifying the subordinate legislation for the purposes of -

(a) revoking the charging provision,

(b) altering the amount of any of the fees or charges that are to be charged,

(c) altering how any of the fees or charges are to be determined, or

(d) otherwise altering the fees or charges that may be charged in relation to anything in respect of which fees or charges may be charged under the charging provision.

Meaning of "appropriate authority"