(1)  The Minister may impose a fee in respect of the grant or issue of an authorisation at an amount or rate the Minister determines.

(2)  The Minister, by notice in writing to the holder of an authorisation, may vary any fee imposed under subsection (1) .

(3)  A fee imposed under subsection (1) may be determined so as to apply differently according to any matter the Minister considers appropriate.

(4)  The Minister may impose a fee, charge or royalty in respect of an authorisation at a prescribed amount or prescribed rate.

(5)  The Minister, with the agreement of the holder of an authorisation or an applicant for an authorisation, may impose a fee, charge or royalty in respect of the authorisation at an amount or a rate greater than the amount or rate prescribed under subsection (4) .