(a) Unless a certificate is renewed for a 3-year term as provided in this section, the certificate expires on a staggered basis as determined by the Secretary.

(b) The Commission need not give notice to the holder of the expiration date of the certificate.

(c) Not earlier than 120 days and not later than 30 days before a certificate expires, the certificate holder may renew it for an additional 3-year term, if the certificate holder:

(1) otherwise is entitled to hold a certificate;

(2) pays to the Commission a renewal fee set by the Commission; and

(3) submits to the Commission:

(i) a renewal application on the form that the Commission provides; and

(ii) adequate evidence of compliance with the continuing education requirements set under this subtitle for certificate renewal.