(a) Unless a license is renewed for a 1-year term as provided in this section, the license expires on the first April 30 after its effective date.

(b) At least 1 month before a license issued under this subtitle expires, the issuing official shall mail to the licensee, at the last known address of the licensee, a renewal notice that states:

(1) the date on which the current license expires; and

(2) the date by which the issuing official must receive the renewal application for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires.

(c) Before a license issued under this subtitle expires, the licensee may renew it for an additional 1-year term, if the licensee:

(1) otherwise is entitled to be licensed;

(2) submits to the issuing official a renewal application on the form that the issuing official requires; and

(3) pays to the issuing official the license fee required under § 16.5-203 of this subtitle.

(d) The issuing official shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.