Ordinance on the Fees in Cantonal Administrative Procedures (Administrative Fees Ordinance) (Verwaltungsgebührenverordnung) - Scope: Principle

1. This Regulation governs the fees in proceedings before the administrative authorities of the canton, insofar as there are no specific federal or cantonal provisions in laws, decrees, or regulations.

1. This Regulation does not apply to

1. the fees levied in civil and criminal judicial proceedings, as well as the fees in administrative court procedures

2. the land registry and surveying fees

3. the fees for the use of public properties and facilities (such as roads, schools, hospitals, transportation services, etc.) and for examinations conducted before state commissions and at public schools and educational institutions

4. the compensation for services rendered in the interest of third parties outside of an administrative procedure

5. the prices for official publications and materials

6. * the fees in the field of geoinformation

1. All proceedings before administrative authorities are subject to fees, unless they are specified to be performed free of charge.

2. The granting of state contributions, scholarships, etc. is not subject to fees.

3. No fees are imposed on state offices and institutions, with the exception of the Cantonal Bank, as well as on municipalities.

1. Waiver of fees may be granted in whole or in part

1. if the procedure is not completed

2. if the fee payer is in a situation of distress or if paying the fee would constitute a social hardship for them. Individuals in need of welfare generally are not required to pay fees.

1. The fee rates, unless specified in laws or decrees of the Grand Council, are determined according to the following general fee schedule and specific fee schedules issued by the Governing Council.

2. The general fees of this regulation shall be charged when neither specific fee rates are set nor the exemption of charges is prescribed.

1. Within the fee framework, fees are to be assessed according to the time and effort expended, as well as the significance of the matter. The interest of the fee-payer and their economic capacity may be taken into consideration.

1. Minor cash expenses are generally included in the state fee.

2. Significant cash expenses, such as compensation for translators, experts, and informants, as well as expense compensation for activities conducted outside the official office, etc., are billed separately.

3. Cash expenses also include costs for special medical and technical examinations and assessments conducted by experts within the cantonal administration, which are necessary in an administrative or appeals procedure.

1. The fees are determined by the authorities responsible for the chargeable official acts.

2. If several offices participate in a chargeable administrative act, the fees shall be levied by the office that is entitled to make the decision, based on the entire time and effort incurred.

1. The collection of fees is the responsibility of the Department of Finance. It may authorize the office that set the fee to collect it.

2. Fees collected by cantonal offices, unless specified for a special use, shall be credited to the state treasury.

1. If multiple persons are liable for fees for an administrative act, they shall be jointly and severally liable in the absence of any other regulation.

**1. In cases of significant payment difficulties for which the fee obligor is not at fault, the payment deadline may be extended or installment payments may be granted upon a written request.**

**2. If circumstances exist where the payment of the fee becomes impossible or poses a significant hardship, a complete or partial waiver of the fee may be granted upon a written request. Grounds for a waiver particularly include the need for support or financial hardship due to incapacity for work, prolonged illness, unemployment, and similar situations.**

**3. Decisions regarding waivers and extensions are made by the Department of Finance.**

1. For decisions, permits, approvals, the exercise of official control functions, as well as for other duties in administrative matters, fees are charged within the following range, subject to special rates

a) Executive Council: CHF 500.00-CHF 10,000.00

b) Departments of the Executive Council and Education Council: CHF 250.00-CHF 6,000.00

c) Other cantonal offices: CHF 200.00-CHF 5,000.00

1. In appeal, complaint, and other legal remedy procedures, as well as in the procedure for reconsideration of a decree, the state fee amounts to

a) Government Council and administrative appeal commissions elected by it, as well as the Education Council: CHF 500.00-CHF 10'000.00

b) Departments of the Government Council and other cantonal administrative authorities: CHF 250.00-CHF 5'000.00

2. If a dispute is resolved not by a substantive decision but by a dismissal order or a non-acceptance decision, the state fee may be set at half of the minimum amount or waived entirely.

1. For the inspection of official records or information about their contents outside of a procedure concluded by an order or decision, a fee ranging from CHF 20.00 to CHF 200.00 may be charged.

1. For photocopies of orders, decisions, or documents, a fee of CHF 2.00 per photocopy is charged, with a minimum fee of CHF 10.00.

2. For quantities exceeding 30 copies, a base fee of CHF 30.00 is charged, in addition to CHF 1.00 per photocopy.

1. This regulation repeals the regulation of the Government Council regarding the levying of state fees in appeal and complaint proceedings before the Government Council and its departments, dated 20 September 1965.

1. This regulation shall enter into force upon its publication in the Official Gazette and shall be included in the cantonal collection of laws. It is to be applied to all proceedings pending at the time of its entry into force.