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Power to make charges in relation to emissions.
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22.—(1) A local authority may, in accordance with regulations made by the Minister under this section, make charges in relation to such emissions as may be specified in the regulations.
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(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), regulations under this section may make provision for all or any of the following matters:
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(a) specify the emissions in relation to which a charge under this section may be imposed;
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(b) specify the manner in which such a charge is to be imposed;
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(c) specify the method in which the amount of such charge is to be calculated;
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(d) enable a local authority to make different charges under this section in respect of different emissions and in different circumstances;
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(e) specify the manner in which representations may be made to a local authority regarding the imposition of a charge under this section and provide for the procedure to be followed in respect of such representations;
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(f) provide for the amendment, revocation or review of charges imposed under this section.
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(3) A local authority may recover the amount of any charges made by them under this section from the person by whom they are payable as a simple contract debt in any court of competent jurisdiction.
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