§ 15004

(a) Commencing in 1992, the department shall, at least once every five years, analyze the fees and taxes authorized by this division to ensure that the amount of the appropriate fee or tax is sufficient to fully fund the aquaculture program.

(b) The department shall, as appropriate, recommend fee or tax changes to the Legislature or the commission.

(c) Aquaculturists operating under this division shall pay all costs incurred by the department when conducting any inspections of plants, animals, facilities, or culture areas required by this division, or by regulations adopted pursuant to this division, when requested by the aquaculturists.

(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 701, Sec. 44. Effective September 15, 1992.)