FEES.

(a) The commissioner shall set the fee for:

(1) an initial firm registration certificate in an amount not to exceed $450;

(2) the renewal of a firm registration certificate in an amount not to exceed $300 annually;

(3) an initial branch office registration certificate in an amount not to exceed $100;

(4) the renewal of a branch office registration certificate in an amount not to exceed $100 annually;

(5) an initial registration certificate to perform hydrostatic testing of fire extinguishers manufactured in accordance with the specifications and procedures of the United States Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $250;

(6) the renewal of a registration certificate to perform hydrostatic testing of fire extinguishers manufactured in accordance with the specifications and procedures of the United States Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $150 annually;

(7) an initial employee license fee in an amount not to exceed $70;

(8) the annual renewal of an employee license in an amount not to exceed $50; and

(9) an apprentice permit in an amount not to exceed $30.

(b) Unless the examination or reexamination for an employee license is administered by a testing service, the commissioner shall set a nonrefundable fee for:

(1) the initial examination in an amount not to exceed $30; and

(2) each reexamination in an amount not to exceed $20.

(c) The commissioner shall set a fee in an amount not to exceed $20 for:

(1) a duplicate registration certificate, license, or apprentice permit issued under this chapter; or

(2) any request requiring changes to a registration certificate, license, or permit.

(d) On a change of ownership of a registered firm, the department shall issue a new registration certificate with a new number for a fee set by the commissioner in an amount not to exceed $450. On a change of ownership of a branch office, the commissioner shall charge a fee in an amount not to exceed $100.