Regional Pest Management Strategy cost recovery fees
<p>Under the Biosecurity Act 1993, Marlborough District Council is the Management Agency responsible for implementing the Regional Pest Management Strategy for Marlborough 2007.</p>
<p>During 2009 the Council set fees for the purpose of the issue of notices and inspections, which were:</p>
<p>Notice of Direction $160 + GST<br />
Notice of Intention to Work on Default $160 + GST<br />
Inspection fee post notice $96 + GST per hour</p>
<p>Council is required to annually review the fees.</p>
<p>That review has been carried out and the following reduced fees were approved by Council, on Thursday 3 November 2011, subject to Public Consultation.</p>
<p>Notice of Direction $120 + GST<br />
Notice of Intention to Work on Default $120 + GST<br />
Inspection fee post notice $82 + GST per hour</p>
<p>The public is hereby notified that the consultation period is 17 November to 16 December 2011.</p>
<p>Please direct any enquiry to D Grueber, Biosecurity Coordinator, at the Marlborough District Council PO Box 443 Blenheim 7240 or by Email to dave.grueber@marlborough.govt.nz</p>