2022-06-28 Special Meeting - Item 4 - Attachment 1 - 2022-23 Schedule of Fees and Charges

 Name                                                Year 22/23 Fee    Legislative Reference   GST   Fee Type
                                                     (including GST)



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 provision 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 discretion 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


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