Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the licensing authority may charge the obligor a fee to cover administrative costs incurred by the licensing authority in carrying out this article, which fee is to be used exclusively by the licensing authority for the purpose of administering this article. In the event that a license is withheld, suspended, or revoked, or its use restricted, any monies paid by the obligor to the licensing authority for costs related to its issuance, reissuance, renewal, or maintenance shall not be refunded to the obligor.