California adds major fees to CFIs and schools

Max Trescott posted this on his blog. If you are in California, check this out:
California Regulations

From Max’s blog:

“To quote a story by EAA, “Each instructor would be charged an initial application fee of $5000 and a $3500 renewal fee every three years. If the instructor has a second location an additional fee of $1000 would be assessed. Finally, they would be required to pay an operation fee of three-quarters of a percent of the CFI’s income (not to exceed $25000 annually).” Compliance includes providing the Bureau with audited financial statements each year.”

Ouch!