Art. 9 Ordinance on Costs in Administrative Proceedings (VKV) - Exceptions from the Obligation to Pay Costs

1. The following first-instance proceedings are free of charge

a) Granting or denial of financial contributions or income waivers;

b) Determination of taxes and substitute charges;

c) Approval of decrees;

d) Approval of regional plans, municipal basic orders, and the extension of planning zones;

e) Personnel matters;

f) Clarification and correction;

g) * Reviews in penal enforcement that must be carried out ex officio.

2. If a proceeding is initiated frivolously or vexatiously, procedural costs may be imposed.

3. No procedural costs shall be imposed on cantonal authorities.

4. In the presence of special circumstances, the imposition of procedural costs may be wholly or partially waived.

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