Pub. L. 101-624, tit. XIII, subtit. B, sec. 1327
FEES.
SEC. 1327. FEES. (a) In General.— At the time that an application for accreditation is received by the Secretary, and annually thereafter, a laboratory seeking such accreditation under this subtitle shall pay a non-refundable accreditation fee. (b) Amount of Fee.— The fee required under subsection (a) shall be established by the Secretary in an amount that will offset the cost of the program established by this subtitle. (c) Reimbursement of Expenses.— Each laboratory that is accredited under this subtitle or that has applied for accreditation under this subtitle shall reimburse the Secretary for reasonable travel and other expenses necessary to perform onsite inspections of such laboratory. (d) Adjustment of Fees.— The Secretary may, on an annual basis, adjust the fees imposed under this section as necessary to support the full costs of the program established by this subtitle.