1. 1. Each bedding manufacturer, renovator or sanitizer shall register with and obtain an initial permit and permit number from the department, which permit shall be renewed annually.
2. 2. Upon timely request by an applicant for an initial permit, the department shall recognize a valid registry, license, permit or factory number issued by another state or jurisdiction, provided that, the applicant complies with all requirements established by the department for issuance of a permit number in this state.
3. 3. The department shall set fees for each class of initial and annual renewal permits, including, but not limited to, manufacturers, renovators and sanitizers in amounts that are reasonable and necessary to defray, but shall not substantially exceed, the cost of administering sections 421.005 to 421.038.

(L. 1999 H.B. 316, et al. § 12, A.L. 2001 S.B. 110)