2020-06-15 General Committee Agenda - Item 8 - Attachment 1 - 2020-21 Fees and Charges Schedule

                                                              Year 20/21
  Name                                                           Fee         Legislative       GST     Fee Type
                                                           (including GST)   Reference



Environmental Health [continued]
Accommodation premises: a food business that provides meals with accommodation, including bed and breakfast;
farm stay. If meals are provided to patrons other than guests of the accommodation the premises must be
categorised as an eating establishment.

Mobile food business: a food business conducted from a vehicle, van, caravan or boat where all food preparation
is contained within the vehicle/vessel. Includes a vehicle from which a person sells unpackaged food by retail or
a food vending machine. Examples include food vans, food caravan or food boat.

Water carrier: Sells/carries potable water for drinking.

Annual temporary food premises: a premises other than a fixed or mobile premises and includes for example, a
stall or a tent that operates on a regular basis at one or more approved locations in Noosa Shire.

Temporary food premises: a premises other than a fixed or mobile premises and includes for example, a stall or
a tent or a cart etc. that operates for a maximum of 4 days at the same approved location in Noosa Shire (For
example, food festivals, music festivals, sporting events etc. May also include the provison of cooking classes or
cooking equipment demonstrations at different venues. An application is not required where the business holds a
current Qld/Interstate Annual Temporary Food Business Licence or equivalent.

Restoration fee: is a statutory charge that can be applied to food business licences that have expired. The payment
of restoration fee and renewal fee within 30 days of the expiry of the licence enables the licence to be renewed
negating the need to apply for a new food business, cease operating or penalized for operating without a food
business licence.

ERA categories (high, medium, low) have been set as a function of: environmental scores under the Environmental
Protection Act 1994; relevant times taken by council officers; equipment/vehicles costs and environmental
performance of the activity.

Refunds

Refunds of application fees, registrations, permits and approval fees are at the discrection of Council officers and
will only be considered in the following circumstances:

Refund due to error: refunded only where a fee has been charged in error by Council or where an applicant has
paid more fees than are required (overpayment or double payment) via consideration of documentation. A change
of mind by the applicant is not an error.

Refund due to extenuating circumstances: Council may refund fees due to extenuating circumstances if the
applicant can demonstrate the circumstances and provide documentary evidence for consideration. (e.g. such as
a death in the family or relocation)

Local Law Prescribed Activities (Category 2, Schedule 2, Subordinate Local Law 1)

A Pool has the meaning as defined in the Building Act 1975.

Operation of a Public Swimming Pool/s means:

 •    A pool available to members of the public or a section of the public – for example:
       • Educational Establishment
       • Outdoor sport and recreation

 •    A pool used by participants in organised swimming or diving competitions or in training for organised swimming
      or diving competitions including:
        • Educational establishment

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