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. 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: The date on which the current certification expires; 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 The amount of the renewal fee. Before the certification expires, the certified water quality laboratory may renew its certification for an additional 1–year term if the water quality laboratory: Otherwise is entitled to be certified; Pays to the Department the renewal fee set by the Department; and Submits to the Department a renewal application on the form that the Department requires. The Department shall renew the certification of each water quality laboratory that meets the requirements of this subtitle.