LICENSE FEE

license fee. 1. A monetary charge imposed by a governmental authority for the privilege of pursuing a particular occupation, business, or activity. — Also termed license tax. [Cases: Licenses  1. C.J.S. Architects § 8; Licenses§§ 2–4.] 2. A charge of this type accompanied by a requirement that the licensee take some action, or be subjected to regulations or restrictions. [Cases: Licenses  1. C.J.S. Architects § 8; Licenses §§ 2–4.]

[Blacks Law 8th]