§ 5-307. Registration or permit renewal

   (a) Expiration. -- Unless a registration or permit is renewed as provided in this section, the registration or permit expires on the second anniversary of its effective date.

(b) Renewal application. -- At least 90 days before a registration or permit expires, the Director shall mail to the registrant or permit holder, at the last known address of the registrant or permit holder:

   (1) a renewal application form; and

   (2) a notice that states:

      (i) the date on which the current registration or permit expires;

      (ii) the date by which the Director must receive the renewal application for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the registration or permit expires; and

      (iii) the amount of the renewal fee.

(c) Additional 2-year term. -- Before a registration or permit expires, the registrant or permit holder periodically may renew it for an additional 2-year term, if the registrant or permit holder:

   (1) is otherwise entitled to be registered or to receive a permit;

   (2) meets the qualifications set forth for an original registration or permit;

   (3) pays the renewal fee set by the Director; and

   (4) submits to the Director a renewal application on the form that the Director provides.

(d) Duty of Director. -- The Director shall renew the registration or permit of each registrant or permit holder who meets the requirements of this section.

HISTORY: 1997, ch. 675, § 2; 1999, ch. 12.