§ 19170
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(a)The fee imposed for the issuance and for the biennial renewal of each license granted under this chapter shall be set by the chief, with the approval of the director, at a sum not more nor less than that shown in the following table:
Maximum
fee
Minimum
fee
Importer’s license
$940
$120
Furniture and bedding manufacturer’s
license
940
120
Wholesale furniture and bedding
dealer’s license
675
120
Supply dealer’s license
675
120
Custom upholsterer’s license
450
80
Sanitizer’s license
450
80
Retail furniture and bedding dealer’s license
300
40
Retail furniture dealer’s license
150
20
Retail bedding dealer’s license
150
20
(b)Individuals who, in their own homes and without the employment of any other person, make, sell, advertise, or contract to make pillows, quilts, quilted pads, or comforters are exempt from the fee requirements imposed by subdivision (a). However, these individuals shall comply with all other provisions of this chapter.
(c)Retailers who only sell “used” and “antique” furniture as defined in Sections 19008.1 and 19008.2 are exempt from the fee requirements imposed by subdivision (a). Those retailers are also exempt from the other provisions of this chapter.
(d)A person who makes, sells, or advertises upholstered furniture and bedding as defined in Sections 19006 and 19007, and who also makes, sells, or advertises furniture used exclusively for the purpose of physical fitness and exercise, shall comply with the fee requirements imposed by subdivision (a).
(e)A person who has paid the required fee and who is licensed either as an upholstered furniture and bedding manufacturer or a custom upholsterer under this chapter shall not be required to additionally pay the fee for a sanitizer’s license.