Participants who join the program after July 1, 2012, and were selling designated products in BC before joining the program are required to pay fees retroactive to July 1, 2012. The following administrative fees and interest will apply to late EHF reports and/or late EHF payment:

• Overdue remittances will bear interest at the rate of 1 % per month (12% per annum) in addition to the fees owed and a further 20% of the assessed fees by way of administrative fee.
• At its option, OPEIC may charge administration fees on overdue reports as follows:

  a) Initial reminders will have no charge
  b) Written, formal reminder issued 30 days after due date (by email, fax or mail): $100
  c) Next reminder for same report issued 10 or more days after a): $200
  d) Next reminder for same report issued 10 or more days after b): $625.
  

These late fees and penalties will be applied at the discretion of the program manager. This is to account for unique situations that may arise or in cases where the new participant has just found out about the program.