Levy

(1) In addition to the above-mentioned duties the Minister may, by Order published in the Gazette, impose a levy not exceeding fifty cents on every thousand feet on all timber of any description exported from Belize. (2) There shall be established a fund, to be known as “The Timber Levy Fund” which shall consist of moneys paid in respect of the levy and be used for the purpose of paying for services rendered in connection with the grading of timber. (3) The Fund shall be in the custody of the Financial Secretary, who as soon as possible after the last day of each month, shall pay the amount of such Fund into an account opened in the name of the Financial Secretary with a bank approved by the Minister, and the receipt of such bank for 6 sums so paid shall be a full and effectual discharge to the Financial Secretary. (4) The levy imposed under this section shall be recoverable summarily in the name of the Financial Secretary or any person authorised by him in writing.