[9F Action under section 9D or 9E: power to demand expenses]

[9F  Action under section 9D or 9E: power to demand expenses]

[(1)     Where a local authority take action under section 9D or emergency action under section 9E, the authority may impose a charge on the occupier of the land as a means of recovering expenses incurred by them—

(a)     in deciding whether to take the action,

(b)     in preparing and serving any notice under section 9D or 9E or a demand under subsection (6), and

(c)     taking the action.

(2)     The expenses referred to in subsection (1) include in particular the costs of obtaining expert advice (including legal advice).

(3)     In the case of emergency action under section 9E, no charge may be imposed under subsection (1) until such time (if any)

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