17. NONPAYMENT OF MLS FEES

17.1 Non-payment of MLS Fees

If MLS fees, fines, charges or other amounts owed the MLS are not paid within one month after the due date, the non-paying Participant’s, Subscriber’s and/or clerical user’s MLS services shall be subject to suspension until such outstanding amounts are paid in full. The MLS may suspend MLS services under this section provided the MLS gives the Participant and/or Subscriber at least twenty-(20) calendar day’s prior notice of the proposed suspension date. Such notice may be included with the original billing statement for MLS fees, fines or charges or any time thereafter. In the event the amounts owed remain unpaid for two months after the due date, the non-paying Participant and/or Subscriber’s MLS services shall automatically terminate regardless if notice of such termination is given.

17.2 Disputed Amounts

If a Participant and/or Subscriber disputes the accuracy of amount owed, the Participants and/or Subscriber may request a hearing before the Board of Directors. In order to request such a hearing, the Participant and/or Subscriber must first pay the disputed amount in whole, which may be refunded in whole or part in accordance with the Board of Directors’ determination. Hearings under this section shall be conducted in accordance with the California Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual. In the event the Board of Directors confirms the accuracy of the amount owed, the Participant and/or Subscriber shall also be subject to paying interest at the rate of ten (10%) per annum on such past due amounts.

17.3 Reinstatement

Any Participant and/or Subscriber whose MLS services have been terminated for non-payment of MLS fees may reapply for participation in the MLS. However, prior to being granted access, such Participant and/or Subscriber must pay all fees applicable to new applicants and all past due amounts owed, including paying interest at the rate of ten (10%) per annum on such past due amounts.