(a) A manufacturer or stewardship organization shall pay $2,000.00 annually for operation under a collection plan approved by the Secretary under section 7156 of this title.
(b) The fees collected under subsection (a) of this section shall be deposited in the Environmental Permit Fund established under 3 V.S.A. § 2805. The Agency shall utilize no more than $20,000.00 annually of the fees collected under subsection (a) for the performance of its responsibilities under section 7156 of this title.