S.L. 578.1 Art. 3Fees. 

(1) The Regulatory Authority shall receive the fees specified in the Schedule of these regulations from persons intending to 

carry out importation, wholesale distribution, cultivation and processing, and/or production of cannabis, and any other activity related to cannabis for medicinal use and/or research purposes as determined by the Regulatory Authority.

(2) The validation and processing of applications submitted for the approval, renewal, authorisation, licence, and/or permit, shall only start once the relevant fees have been paid in full by the applicant to the Regulatory Authority, unless otherwise decided by the Regulatory Authority:

Provided that the application and renewal fee must be paid on first application and upon the renewal of the licence three (3) years after the granting of the licence or as determined by the Regulatory Authority from time to time. The annual fee shall be payable upon the licence being granted and is due every twelve (12) months thereafter.

(3) The fees are exclusive of any additional fees that may be charged by other competent authorities for ancillary and supporting documentation, reports, or other services that may be required by the regulatory authority to process the application and issue the requisite licences, certificates, or permits.

(4) Any additional expenses incurred by the Regulatory Authority shall be charged to the applicant separately.

(5) The Regulatory Authority shall be exempt from any liability for the payment of any tax on income or duty on documents in force in Malta.

(6) The Licensing Authority may suspend or revoke licences, certificates, or permits granted or issued if the fees stipulated in these regulations are not paid in full and on time:

Provided that the Regulatory Authority may charge interest for late payment at a rate of six percent (6%) per annum.