True or False: All licensing fees are refundable.

The statement that all licensing fees are refundable is false. In most cases, licensing fees are non-refundable, regardless of whether the application is approved, denied, or withdrawn. Licensing authorities typically require these fees to cover the costs associated with processing applications, conducting inspections, and evaluating compliance with regulations. Therefore, once the fee is paid, it is generally considered earned by the licensing body.

While there may be specific situations or particular jurisdictions where fees could be refunded under certain circumstances — such as if an application is denied or withdrawn before processing — the blanket statement that all fees are refundable does not hold true and is not applicable across the board. As a result, the correct response acknowledges that there are conditions under which refunds may or may not be issued, but it is not an automatic guarantee that all fees will be refunded.