Challenges to fees; petition, hearing, and determination of challenge

A person required to pay the fees set forth in this article who disagrees with the calculation or applicability of the fee may request a contested case hearing before the Administrative Law Court in accordance with Section 48-6-30 and the Administrative Procedures Act. If it is finally determined that the amount in dispute was improperly assessed, the department shall return the amount determined to be improperly assessed with interest not to exceed the statutory rate.