45   Fixing of annual accreditation fees

(1)  The ITSRR is to fix annual accreditation fees on the basis determined by the ITSRR and approved by the Minister.

(2)  The ITSRR may fix different fees for different classes of accredited persons or kinds of accreditations.

(3)  In determining the basis for fixing annual accreditation fees and in determining the fees, the ITSRR:

(a)  must have regard to any requirements relating to the basis on which fees are to be determined set out in the regulations, and

(b)  may use any information given to the ITSRR by an accredited person or an applicant for accreditation.

(4)  An accredited person must give to the ITSRR any information relating to the performance of a railway that the ITSRR considers necessary for the purposes of fixing annual accreditation fees under this section.