Section 1730-04-.06 - FEES(1) The fees are as follows: (a) Application Fee - A non-refundable fee to be paid by all applicants. It must be paid each time an application for certification is filed.(b) Endorsement/Verification - Endorsement of certification to state licensure boards and government agencies will be provided at no charge on behalf of the certificate holder. A non-refundable fee is to be paid for each verification of the certificate holder to anyone other than a state licensing board or government agency.(c) Late Renewal Fee - A non-refundable fee to be paid when an entity fails to timely renew a certificate.(d) Certificate Renewal Fee - A non-refundable fee to be paid by all certificate holders. This fee also applies to entities who reactivate a retired or administratively revoked certificate.(e) State Regulatory Fee - To be paid by all entities at the time of application and with all renewal applications.(f) Inspection Fee - A non-refundable fee to be paid each time an application for certification or renewal is filed.(g) Re-inspection Fee - A non-refundable fee to be paid when the certified Animal Control Agency does not pass the initial inspection or the biennial re-inspection.(2) All fees shall be established by the Board. Fees may be reviewed and changed at the discretion of the Board. | (3) Fee Schedule: | Amount |
| (a) Application | $ 50.00 |
| (b) Endorsement/Verification | 20.00 |
| (c) Late Renewal | 80.00 |
| (d) Renewal (biennial) | 160.00 |
| (e) State Regulatory Fee (with applications) | 10.00 |
| (f) Inspection Fee/Biennial Inspection | 200.00 |
| (g) Re-inspection Fee (follow up) | 150.00 |
(4) All fees may be paid in person, by mail or electronically by cash, check, money order, or by credit and/or debit cards accepted by the Division of Health Related Boards. If the fees are paid by certified, personal or corporate check they must be drawn against an account in a United States Bank, and made payable to the Tennessee Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1730-04-.06
Original rule filed December 21, 1999; effective March 5, 2000. Amendment filed August 18, 2003; effective November 1, 2003.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-3-1011, 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-12-106, 63-12-128, 63-12-129, 63-12-139, and 63-12-141.