(a) Any person seeking a permit as a home inspector intern shall apply to the board, in writing, on forms that the department shall provide stating: (1) Such person’s name and residence address; (2) the name of a licensed home inspector who has agreed to supervise the applicant; and (3) such other information as the department may require by regulations adopted in accordance with § 20-491.

(b) Each application for a home inspector permit shall be accompanied by a fee of twenty dollars. All such fees shall be paid to the department.