CHAPTER 9
FEES
[Prior to 9/4/02, see 193E—2.9(543B)]
193E—9.1(543B) Fees.
	9.1(1) Original license or renewal.

Broker license	$170	
Additional officer or partner license	$ 50	
Firm license	$170	
Branch office license	$ 50	
Trade name license	$ 50	
Salesperson license	$125	
	9.1(2) Fee for renewal of broker and salesperson license between January 1 and January 30 following expiration of license is the regular renewal fee plus $25 reinstatement fee.

Broker license	$195	
Salesperson license	$150	
Reinstatement fee is not applicable to a firm license, additional officer license, additional partner license, trade name license, or branch office license.
	9.1(3) Fee for certification of license is $25.
193E—9.2(543B) Refunds and bad checks.
	9.2(1) Fees remitted with an application for license will be refunded if the commission finds the applicant is not qualified for a license.
	9.2(2) Fees will not be refunded for the unexpired term of a license that has been issued and is in effect.
	9.2(3) A fee remitted in error will be refunded if it is received as a separate check. If not received as a separate check, a fee remitted in error will be refunded if a written request is received within 30 days of receipt of the fee.
	9.2(4) Payment of a fee with a bad check shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of Iowa Code section 543B.29(1) or 543B.34(8) or both.
	9.2(5) If a bad check is received for an original license, the application for license shall be deemed incomplete and the license null and void.
	9.2(6) If a bad check is received for renewal of a license, the application shall be deemed incomplete and the license issued for the new term shall be deemed null and void. If a replacement check or fee is not filed with the commission by the date of expiration of the license (December 31), the appropriate reinstatement fee shall be added to the unpaid renewal fee.
193E—9.3(543B) Examination fee. The examination fee is paid directly to the testing service at the prevailing rate established by contract between the commission and the testing service.
These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code section 543B.27.
[Filed 8/9/02, Notice 6/26/02—published 9/4/02, effective 10/9/02]