(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.
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