(a) When an applicant submits an application for a license under this chapter to the department, the applicant shall pay to the department
- (1) an application fee in partial payment of those investigation expenses incurred by the department; and
- (2) an annual license fee for the period that terminates on December 31 after the date the license is issued; after this payment, the annual license fee is due every year, subject to renewal by the department.