A. For the application, an amount set by the board not to exceed $75;

B. For the examination, an amount set by the board not to exceed $75;

C. For the initial license, an amount set by the board but no more than $225; and

D. For the license renewal, biennially, an amount set by the board but no more than $225.

All fees received by the board must be paid to the Treasurer of State and used to carry out this chapter. Any balance of these fees may not lapse but must be carried forward as a continuing account to be expended for the same purposes in the following years.

4.__Continuing education program approval.__Each application for approval of a continuing education program or course must be submitted according to rules adopted by board, together with a required fee as set under section 558.

Sec. A-6. 32 MRSA §556, as amended by PL 1993, c. 600, Pt. A, §52, is further amended to read:

§556. Certificates

An individual may not render ancillary services under section 555 until that individual has applied for and obtained been approved and issued a certificate of qualification or a temporary certificate issued by the board, which must be renewed biennially either of which is renewable.__The applicant must pay a required certification fee as set under section 558. The board shall adopt rules regarding the training and certification of individuals permitted to render ancillary services under section 555.

Sec. A-7. 32 MRSA §558, as amended by PL 1995, c. 502, Pt. H, §23, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:

§558.__Fees

The Director of the Office of Licensing and Registration within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose may