To cover the costs of implementing the commission's responsibilities under chapters 79A.40 and 79A.45 RCW and as outlined in this chapter, the commission has adopted the following schedule of fees. The owner or operator of the ski area equipment shall pay the commission the following costs and fees:

(1) The actual costs incurred by the commission to retain an inspector to inspect, review plans, and file a report on recreational devices connected with the recreational conveyance operation; and

(2) An administrative fee, not to exceed twenty-eight percent of the actual costs incurred by the commission in subsection (1) of this section, to defray the commission's administrative costs associated with this program.

The director shall invoice the owner/operator for the costs incurred, which invoice shall be paid within thirty days of receipt. The director shall have the ability, at his/her sole discretion, to lower or waive an administrative fee if the director deems it appropriate.