Section 9-1012 - Term and renewal of certification(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.