1. (1) The fees are as follows:

   1. (a) Application Fee - A non-refundable fee to be paid by all applicants including those seek- ing licensure by reciprocity. It must be paid each time an application for licensure is filed.
   2. (b) Endorsement/Verification - Endorsement of licensure to state licensing boards and government agencies will be provided at no charge on behalf of the licensee. A non- refundable fee is to be paid for each verification of licensure to anyone other than a state licensing board or government agency.
   3. (c) Late Renewal Fee - A non-refundable fee to be paid when an individual fails to timely renew a license.
   4. (d) License Renewal Fee - A non-refundable fee to be paid by all licensees. This fee also applies to individuals who reactivate a retired or lapsed license.
   5. (e) Reciprocity License Fee - A non-refundable fee to be paid at the time of application for licensure.
   6. (f) Replacement License or Renewal Certificate Fee - A non-refundable fee to be paid when an individual requests a replacement for a lost or destroyed “artistically designed” license or renewal certificate.
   7. (g) State Regulatory Fee - To be paid by all individuals at the time of application and with all renewal applications.
   8. (h) Temporary License Fee - A non-refundable fee to be paid each time an application for a temporary license is filed.
2. (2) All fees shall be established by the Board. Fees may be reviewed and changed at the discre- tion of the Board.

3. (3) Fee Schedule: Amount

   1. (a) Application $ 125.00
   2. (b) Endorsement/Verification 20.00
   3. (c) Late Renewal 80.00
   4. (d) Renewal (biennial) 360.00
   5. (e) Reciprocity License Fee 150.00
   6. (f) Replacement License or Renewal Certificate Fee 25.00
   7. (g) State Regulatory Fee (biennial) 10.00
   8. (h) Temporary License 25.00
4. (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.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 4-32-1011, 63-1-106, 63-12-106, 63-12-107, 63-12-112, 63-12- 114, 63-12-115, 63-12-116, 63-12-117, 63-12-121, and 63-23-123. Administrative History: Original rule filed April 28, 1995; effective July 12, 1995. Amendment filed December 18, 1995; effective March 1, 1996. Amendment filed November 12, 1999; effective January 26, 2000. Amendment filed September 29, 2000; effective December 13, 2000. Amendment filed August 18, 2003; effective November 1, 2003. Amendment filed May 26, 2004; effective August 9, 2004. Amendment filed March 14, 2006; effective May 28, 2006.