California Code, Labor Code - LAB § 7311.4

(a) The division shall establish fees for initial and renewal applications for certification under this chapter as a certified qualified conveyance inspector, certified qualified conveyance company, or certified competent conveyance mechanic based upon the costs to the division of administering the certification and licensing program in this chapter, including the cost of developing and administering any tests as well as any costs related to continuing education, investigation, revocation, or other associated costs.  In fixing the amount of these fees, the division may include direct costs and a reasonable percentage attributable to the indirect costs of the division for administering this chapter.

(b) Fees collected pursuant to this chapter are nonrefundable.