Child and Family Agency Act 2013
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Charges in relation to functions | ||
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95. (1) Notwithstanding section 70 of the Child Care Act 1991 , the Agency may, with the consent of the Minister, make regulations specifying such charges as it considers necessary and appropriate in consideration of— | ||
(a) the performance by it of its functions under paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of section 8 (1), and | ||
(b) services provided by it under section 37 of the Adoption Act 2010 . | ||
(2) A charge shall not be specified under subsection (1) for a service provided by the Agency to a person under 18 years. | ||
(3) A charge specified in regulations made under subsection (1) may be reduced or waived if the Agency is of the opinion that, having regard to the financial circumstances of the person concerned (including whether or not that person has dependants), it is necessary to do so in order to avoid undue financial hardship in relation to that person. | ||
(4) The Agency may recover, as a simple contract debt in any court of competent jurisdiction, from any person by whom it is payable any amount due and owing under subsection (1). |