1. (1) The fees are as follows:

   1. (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.
   2. (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.
   3. (c) Late Renewal Fee - A non-refundable fee to be paid when an individual fails to timely renew a certificate.
   4. (d) Certificate Renewal Fee - A non-refundable fee to be paid by all certificate holders. This fee also applies to individuals who reactivate a retired or administratively revoked certificate. EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS
   5. (e) Replacement Certificate Fee - A non-refundable fee to be paid when an individual requests a replacement for a lost or destroyed “artistically designed” certificate or renewal certificate.
   6. (f) State Regulatory Fee - To be paid by all individuals at the time of application and with all renewal applications.
2. (2) All fees shall be established by the Board. Fees may be reviewed and changed at the discretion of the Board.

3. (3) Fee Schedule: Amount

   1. (a) Application $ 50.00
   2. (b) Endorsement/Verification $ 20.00
   3. (c) Late Renewal $ 25.00
   4. (d) Renewal (biennial) $100.00
   5. (e) Replacement Certificate Fee $ 25.00
   6. (f) State Regulatory Fee (with applications) $ 10.00
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 Examiners.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-3-1011, 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 63-1-106, 63-12-106, 63-12-123, 63-12-128, 63-12- 129, 63-12-139, and 63-12-141. Administrative History: Original rule filed December 21, 1999; effective March 5, 2000. Amendment filed August 18, 2003; effective November 1, 2003. Amendment filed March 14, 2006; effective May 28, 2006.