Fees and inspection expenses

(a) Notices of filing pursuant to section 484-8 shall not be issued until the applicant has paid to the director the proper registration or consultant fees, and has advanced the inspection expenses set forth in subsection (b). Neither the registration or consultant fees, nor the advanced inspection expenses shall be refunded regardless of whether the application for registration is rejected or approved; provided that the director may return any unused inspection expenses moneys advanced under this section. The registration fee shall be based upon the number of lots, parcels, units, or interests to be registered at the following rates: (1) Up to 100 lots................................. $100 (2) 101 to 500 lots................................ $200 (3) Over 500....................................... $300. (b) In addition to the registration and consultant fees, the applicant shall deposit with the director sufficient sums to cover inspection expenses established by rules adopted in accordance with chapter 91. (c) The director may waive the requirement for inspection. (d) The director, from time to time, may raise the registration fee, consultant fees, and inspection expenses under this section by rules adopted in accordance with chapter 91.