Section 45-1204 - Estimated cost of dam; application feesA. The estimated cost of the dam or alterations thereof shall include the cost of all labor and materials entering into the construction of the dam and appurtenant works. The cost of preliminary investigation and surveys, the construction plant and all other items properly included in the cost of the dam shall be chargeable to the cost of the dam.B. The director shall establish by rule and the department shall collect a reasonable filing fee which shall be based on the estimated cost of the dam but in no event shall the fee exceed two per cent of the estimated cost. The applicant shall pay the filing fee at the time of filing the application. The fee shall be required of all applicants including the state and its departments, institutions or agencies.C. An application shall not be considered nor shall construction be permitted until the filing fee has been paid.