California § 19170 - The fee imposed for the issuance and for the biennial renewal of each license gra

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§ 19170. The fee imposed for the issuance and for the biennial renewal of each license gra

(a) The fee imposed for the issuance and for the biennial renewal of each license granted under this chapter shall be set by the chief, with the approval of the director, at a sum not more nor less than that shown in the following table: Maximum fee Minimum fee Importer’s license $940 $120 Furniture and bedding manufacturer’s license 940 120 Wholesale furniture and bedding dealer’s license 675 120 Supply dealer’s license 675 120 Custom upholsterer’s license 450 80 Sanitizer’s license 450 80 Retail furniture and bedding dealer’s license 300 40 Retail furniture dealer’s license 150 20 Retail bedding dealer’s license 150 20 (b) Individuals who, in their own homes and without the employment of any other person, make, sell, advertise, or contract to make pillows, quilts, quilted pads, or comforters are exempt from the fee requirements imposed by subdivision (a). However, these individuals shall comply with all other provisions of this chapter. (c) Retailers who only sell “used” and “antique” furniture as defined in Sections 19008.1 and 19008.2 are exempt from the fee requirements imposed by subdivision (a). Those retailers are also exempt from the other provisions of this chapter. (d) A person who makes, sells, or advertises upholstered furniture and bedding as defined in Sections 19006 and 19007, and who also makes, sells, or advertises furniture used exclusively for the purpose of physical fitness and exercise, shall comply with the fee requirements imposed by subdivision (a). (e) A person who has paid the required fee and who is licensed either as an upholstered furniture and bedding manufacturer or a custom upholsterer under this chapter shall not be required to additionally pay the fee for a sanitizer’s license.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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