Cal. Gov. Code § 22560

The board may charge or assess each public agency as defined in Section 22009.03 and each public agency shall pay and reimburse the state at the times and in the amounts as the board may determine, the approximate cost to the state, of any and all work, services, equipment, and other administrative costs relating to a division under Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 22150) of Chapter 1 of this part or the referendum provided by Article 2 (commencing with Section 22300) of Chapter 2 of this part and requested by the agency. The charges may differ from public agency to public agency.