(a) Outpatient programs and residential alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facilities, regardless of the form of organization or ownership, shall pay fees for applications and for continued licensure and/or certification issued by the Department of Health Care Services.

(b) The Department shall not commence review of any application which does not include all fees which are due at the time of application. The Department shall not renew any license or certification unless all fees are paid prior to the expiration date. All fees are nonrefundable, shall be paid by check or money order, made payable to the Department, and submitted with the completed application to the Department.

(c) Upon approval of an application for initial licensure and/or certification, the Department shall notify the applicant in writing of the amount of fee due for initial biennial licensure, certification, or combined licensure and certification. The applicant shall pay initial biennial licensure, certification, or combined licensure and certification fees by check or money order within 30 days of the date of the notice. Upon receipt of the fee, the Department shall issue the license or certification.