California · Fish and Game Code - FGC
FGC §8058: In the event of overpayment of any of the fees imposed by this article, the feepayer may file a claim for refund or a claim for credit with the department.
What this law says, in plain English
A person who overpays fees under this article may file a claim with the department requesting a refund or credit.
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In the event of overpayment of any of the fees imposed by this article, the feepayer may file a claim for refund or a claim for credit with the department. No refund or credit shall be approved by the department unless the claim is filed with the department within six months after the close of the calendar year in which the overpayment was made.
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