# No Fees Charged for Referral Services - Resource and Referral Program

The contractor shall not charge a fee for resource and referral services funded by the California Department of Education except for the recovery of printing and duplication costs, the costs of damaged or lost materials from the lending library or late fees. This does not preclude contractors from entering into separate contracts for resource and referral services with other entities such as cities, counties or private industry which may allow for the collection of fees for the service provided.

> NOTE: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8214, Education Code.


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