The sheriff shall suspend a license if the licensee fails to comply with the reporting requirements of § 13-2504 of this subtitle. The suspension shall continue until the licensee meets the reporting requirements of § 13-2504 of this subtitle. Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section and subject to the procedures provided in subsection (c) of this section, the sheriff may not issue a new license for 1 year to a licensee that: has refused to file a report required under § 13-2504 of this subtitle; or has failed to comply with this subtitle. The sheriff shall notify the licensee or applicant for a license by registered mail of the sheriff’s suspension or refusal to issue a license. The licensee or applicant may appeal the decision in writing to the sheriff within 30 days after receiving the notice from the sheriff.