(a) A certification expires on the first anniversary of its effective date unless the certification is renewed for a 1-year term as provided in this section.
(b) At least 1 month before a certification expires, the Department shall send to the certified water quality laboratory, by first-class mail to the last known address of the water quality laboratory, a renewal notice that states:
(1) The date on which the current certification expires;
(2) The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Department for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the certification expires; and
(3) The amount of the renewal fee.
(c) Before the certification expires, the certified water quality laboratory may renew its certification for an additional 1-year term if the water quality laboratory:
(1) Otherwise is entitled to be certified;
(2) Pays to the Department the renewal fee set by the Department; and
(3) Submits to the Department a renewal application on the form that the Department requires.
(d) The Department shall renew the certification of each water quality laboratory that meets the requirements of this subtitle.