[§150A-7.6] Processing fees for importation and possession requests. (a) There is imposed a fee for the processing of requests for the importation or possession of plants, animals, or soil that require a permit, or for the importation or possession of microorganisms that require a permit, letter of authorization, or registration under this chapter. The fee shall be paid in full at the time the request is submitted.
(b) The fees collected under this section shall be deposited into the pest inspection, quarantine, and eradication fund established under section 150A-4.5.
(c) The fees to process requests for importation and possession shall be as follows:
(d) In addition to any fee under subsection (c), a fee of $250 shall be charged for the expedited processing of a permit, letter of authorization, or registration application. Expedited processing shall take no more than thirty days and shall not be available for a permit for importation or possession of plants, animals, or microorganisms that require: