Maryland Environment Section 9-1012

      (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.