§ 12-912. Expiration and renewal of license

   (a) In general. -- A license issued under this subtitle expires on December 31 of each odd-numbered year unless it is renewed for a 2-year term as provided in subsection (b) of this section.

(b) Renewal. -- On or before December 1 of the year of expiration, a license may be renewed for a 2-year term if the licensee:

   (1) Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

   (2) Pays to the Commissioner the renewal fee established under § 12-904 of this subtitle;

   (3) Files with the Commissioner a surety bond renewal certificate or a new surety bond required under § 12-914 of this subtitle; and

   (4) Submits to the Commissioner a renewal application on the form that the Commissioner requires.

(c) Staggered expirations. -- The Commissioner may determine that licenses issued under this subtitle shall expire on a staggered basis.

HISTORY: 2003, chs. 374, 375.