Issue Date: 2001-09-01
Revised Date: 2015-10-27

Legal Citations

Object Type

Cash — Other Revenue

Origin Date

September 1, 2001 by S.B. 414, 77th Leg., R.S.

Description

The department shall certify continuing education programs for agents and charge a nonrefundable certification fee. In addition, each program provider shall register as a course provider and pay an application registration fee in amounts necessary for administration.

Effective January 1, 2009, cigarette manufacturers must certify to the State Fire Marshal that each cigarette has been tested under approved performance standards and pay a fee of $250 for each cigarette tested. Recertification required every three years.

Commissioner by rule shall prescribe a reasonable fee for inspection performed by the State Fire Marshal. Charged to a property owner or resident requesting the inspection to cover costs and expenses.

Due Date

Note

Registration and certification fees recodified by H.B. 2922, 78th Leg., R.S.

$250 cigarette added by H.B. 2935 and H.B. 3107, 80th Leg., R.S., effective September 1, 2009.

Inspection fee added by H.B. 1951, 82nd Leg., R.S.

USAS Values

Appropriation Year 25
USAS Title FEES - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Receipt Category 14 – Other
Receipt Type 30 – State Service Fees
Object Group 30 – Revenues
USAS Status A
Rev/Exp Category 01 – LICENSES, FEES, FINES, AND PENALTIES