Section 64. Charges, Fees and Bonds. —

The Department Head, upon recommendation of the Director, shall fix the amount of charges, rentals, bonds and fees for the different kinds of utilization, exploitation, occupation, possession, or activity inside forest lands, the filing and processing of applications therefor, the issuance and renewal of license agreements, licenses, leases and permits, and for other services; Provided, That all fees and charges presently being collected under existing laws and regulations shall continue to be imposed and collected until otherwise provided; Provided, Further, That timber taken and removed from private lands for commercial purposes shall be exempt from the payment of forest charges.