Section 1535 Of Article 2. Collection And Enforcement From California Water Code >> Division 2. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 8. >> Article 2.

. (a) Any fee subject to this chapter that is required in connection with the filing of an application, registration, request or proof of claim, other than an annual fee required after the period covered by the initial filing fee, shall be paid to the board.
  (b) If a fee established under subdivision (b) of Section 1525, Section 1528, or Section 13160.1 is not paid when due, the board may cancel the application, registration, petition, request, or claim, or may refer the matter to the State Board of Equalization for collection of the unpaid fee.