Every applicant for an original license issued under this chapter shall file a written application with the board in such form and containing such information as the board may prescribe, which shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable filing fee of $50.00, and by the appropriate license fee as prescribed by this chapter, together with the amount or amounts of the prescribed license fee or fees, if any, levied or imposed by the county governing body.
Ala. Code § 28-3A-4 (1975)