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 cer- tificate. (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 certifica- tion or renewal is filed. GENERAL RULES GOVERNING CERTIFIED ANIMAL CONTROL AGENCIES CHAPTER 1730-04 (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 discre- tion 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 Exam- iners.