Notwithstanding any other provision of law, upon the application of a borrower for insurance, the office shall perform a feasibility study relating to the proposed project, the cost of which shall be paid by the applicant. The office may retain independent consultants and require a deposit from the applicant for such services, upon submission of the application. This section shall take effect on January 1, 2001.
Source:
Section 129092, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=129092..