Cost of investigations to be paid by applicant
25 Cost of investigations to be paid by applicant
The reasonable costs incurred by the Minister in investigating and inquiring into an application for a licence are payable to the Minister by the applicant, unless the Minister determines otherwise in a particular case.
The Minister may require part or full payment in advance of the amount the Minister estimates will be payable by the applicant and may refuse to deal with the application until the required payment is made.
Investigation and inquiry costs may include travelling expenses within or outside the State.
It is a condition of any licence granted to the applicant that any amount payable under this section is paid.
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