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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 3Ch. 2Art. 3§ 13140 Permit And Fee Definitions

§ 13140 Permit And Fee Definitions

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§ 13140 Permit And Fee Definitions

Key Takeaways

  • •A 'permit' can mean any official paper like a license or certificate that lets you do something.
  • •A 'fee' is any money you have to pay to get a permit, take a test, or have something checked.
  • •If the government gets too much money by mistake for a fund that helps people, it’s called an 'excess payment'.
  • •If the government gets money it shouldn’t have or gets too much, it’s called an 'erroneous or excessive payment'.

Example

You pay $50 for a fishing license, but the real cost is only $30.

The extra $20 you paid is an 'erroneous or excessive payment' because the government got more money than it should have.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 13140 Permit And Fee Definitions

As used in this article: (a) “Permit” includes application, license, certificate, or authorization. (b) “Fee” includes any monetary exaction imposed or collected for or as a condition precedent to the issuing, making, taking or securing of any permit, filing, examination, or inspection. (c) “Excess payment to a revolving fund” means overpayment received by a state agency in connection with a revolving fund in the State Treasury maintained by such an agency for the purpose of assisting persons under the jurisdiction or care of the agency, or providing for the welfare of such persons. (d) “Erroneous or excessive payment” means any moneys received by a state agency in error or the portion of any payment received that is in excess of the amount due. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 323, Sec. 42.2. Effective July 1, 1983.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

PermitFeeExcess payment to a revolving fundErroneous or excessive payment

Related Statutes

  • § 11200 Chief Deputy Appointments
  • § 11200.1 Insurance Commissioner Appointments
  • § 11200.4 Governor Appoints Chief Deputy
  • § 11201 Deputy Appointment And Duties
  • § 13141 Special Deposit Fund Payments

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 13140.
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