Application for a license shall be made to the director of the department of environmental management upon a form prescribed by the director. Upon approval of the application by the director, a license shall be issued. Licenses shall expire three (3) years from the date of issue, unless sooner if suspended or revoked. The director of the department of environmental management is empowered to charge an annual application fee consistent with the fees charged for other solid waste licenses under the authority of § 23-18.9-9.