(1) Application fees for producers are as follows:

(a) the application fee is $165 for operations having less than $20,000 in gross sales annually;

(b) the application fee is $200 for operations having $20,000 to $100,000 in gross sales annually;

(c) the application fee is $300 for operations having more than $100,000 in gross sales annually;

(d) an additional application fee is $150 for new applications for certification;

(e) an additional fee for mixed operations is as follows:

(i) $50 if gross sales are less than $20,000 annually;

(ii) $100 if gross sales are from $20,000 to $100,000 annually; and

(iii) $150 if gross sales are more than $100,000 annually; and

(f) an additional fee is $75 for combined livestock and crop operations.

(2) Application fees for handlers are as follows:

(a) the application fee is $215 per facility for operations having less than $20,000 in gross sales annually;

(b) the application fee is $250 per facility for operations having $20,000 to $100,000 in gross sales annually;

(c) the application fee is $400 per facility for operations having more than $100,000 in gross sales annually;

(d) an additional application fee is $150 for new applications for certification; and

(e) if an operation is certified as a producer, or is applying for certification as a producer, the operation may subtract $115 from the base application fee for handler certification.

(3) Each applicant for certification will be inspected initially and yearly thereafter, in compliance with 7 CFR 205.403, to assess compliance with certification standards. Fees will be charged to the applicant in amounts sufficient to cover costs of the inspection:

(a) for any inspections conducted by department staff, the inspection charge will be $35 per hour for time incurred in the inspection and writing the report. The department will also charge per diem and mileage at standard state rates, plus a 10% administrative charge; and

(b) for inspections conducted by contracted inspectors, the inspection charge will be equal to that specified in the contract with the inspector and paid to the inspector by the department, plus a 10% administrative charge.

(4) The fee for a transaction documentation form is $10 per sales-specific transaction documentation form that is completed by the department, and $10 for a booklet of ten sequentially numbered transaction documentation forms with an expiration date that may be used by the certified operation.

(5) The fee for extra certificates of organic operation shall be $5 per form.

(6) A fee of $25 shall be charged for checks returned due to nonsufficient funds.

(7) A fee of $10 shall be charged for application packets. Application packets will include a copy of the NOP rules, MDA program rules, a fee schedule, an application form, and an OSP form. The fee may be applied to application fees.

(8) Failure to pay application, inspection, or other fees due will be cause for denying, suspending, or revoking certification.

(9) All application fees and fees for services are nonrefundable upon receipt.