(a) The board shall assess, by rules and regulations adopted by the board, such non-refundable fees as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this act.

(b) The board shall license each applicant, without discrimination, who proves to the satisfaction of the board, fitness for such licensure as required by this act and upon payment of a non-refundable fee established by the board under this section. Except as provided in Kan. Stat. Ann. § 65-1945, and amendments thereto, the board shall issue to the applicant a license that expires two years after the date of issuance.

(c) The board shall establish all fees under this act. The fees and charges established under this section shall not exceed the cost of administering the regulatory program under this act pertaining to the purpose for which the fee or charge is established.