The fee to issue or to renew a tobacco retailer’s license shall be reviewed annually and approved by resolution of the Board of Supervisors. The fee shall be calculated so as to recover the total cost of administration of this chapter, including, but not limited to, issuing a license, administering the license program, retailer education, retailer inspection and compliance checks, and documentation of violations, but shall not exceed the cost of the regulatory program authorized by this chapter. Staff time spent in excess of the license to ascertain compliance with previously noticed violations and enforcement shall be charged to the owner of the establishment as per Section 817-15. All fees and interest upon proceeds of fees shall be used exclusively to fund the program. Fees are nonrefundable except as may be required by law. (Ord. 2718, 7/11/2023)