7. Each application for a license for Area No. 1 shall be accompanied by a license fee in an amount to be fixed by the council but not less than $4 per ton on the gross tonnage measurement of the boat or vessel to be licensed but a minimum fee of $50 shall be charged for each boat or vessel licensed. In the event that the license is refused, the license fee accompanying the application shall be returned to the applicant.

L.1966, c.52, s.7; amended 2007, c.338, s.62.