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CLAUSE 16: CHARGE TO AGGREGATES LEVY


SUMMARY

1.         This clause makes the charging provision to aggregates levy.  


DETAILS OF THE CLAUSE

2.         Subsection (1) provides that aggregates levy shall be charged in accordance with the provisions of the Finance Act 2001 on aggregate which is subjected to commercial exploitation. 

3.         Subsection (2) provides that the charge shall arise when taxable aggregate is subjected to commercial exploitation in the United Kingdom on or after the commencement date.

4.         Subsection (3) provides that the person charged with the levy shall be the person responsible for it being subjected to commercial exploitation. 

5.         Subsection (4) provides that the rate of levy shall be £1.60 per tonne and a proportion of that amount on any part of a tonne. 

6.         Subsection (5) provides that the levy shall be under the care and management of the Commissioners of Customs and Excise.

7.         Subsection (6) provides that the commencement date is to be stipulated by Treasury Order.

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