Section 43152.12.

(a) In addition to the requirements imposed pursuant to Section 43152.6, every operator of a facility subject to the fee specified in Section 25205.2 of the Health and Safety Code shall make two prepayments of the fee to the board, which are due and payable on or before the last day of February and the last day of August of each calendar year. Each prepayment shall be accompanied by a prepayment return in a form prescribed by the board.

(b) For purposes of subdivision (a), the amount of each prepayment shall be not less than 50 percent of the applicable fee imposed on the facility, based on the facility's type and size, as stated on the hazardous waste facilities permit, interim status document, or Part A application, or as specified in Sections 25205.1 and 25205.4 of the Health and Safety Code.

(c) The board shall credit the amount of the prepayments against the amount of the fee due and payable for the reporting period in which the prepayments are due.

(d) Any person required to make a prepayment pursuant to this section who fails to make a prepayment by the due dates specified in subdivision (a) shall also pay the penalties and interest in accordance with Section 43155.

(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 923, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2001.)