1. (a) All fees in this Article are nonrefundable except as described in Section 158 of the Business and Professions Code.

2. (b) This section shall apply regardless of whether, after payment of a fee:

   1. (1) The application is withdrawn or abandoned.
   2. (2) The applicant is found ineligible, or the applicant's qualifications insufficient, for the license issuance, renewal, change in status, or reinstatement for which the fee is paid.
   3. (3) The licensee stops practicing or becomes unable to practice in this state.

Note: Authority cited: Section 6517, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 158, 494.5, 6533 and 6592, Business and Professions Code; Sections 13142 and 13143, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-25-2022; operative 1-1-2023 (Register 2022, No. 43).