A license expires on the date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section. A license may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years. At least 1 month before a license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee, by electronic means or first–class mail to the last known electronic or physical address of the licensee, a renewal notice that states: The date on which the current license expires; The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and The amount of the renewal fee. Before the license expires, a licensee periodically may renew it for an additional 2-year term, if the licensee: Otherwise is entitled to be licensed; Pays to the Board a renewal fee set by the Board; and Submits to the Board: A renewal application on the form that the Board requires; and Satisfactory evidence of compliance with the continuing education requirements set under this subtitle for license renewal. Beginning August 1, 2026, the Board shall require a criminal history records check in accordance with § 11–302.1 of this subtitle for: License renewal applicants as determined by regulations adopted by the Board; and Each former licensee who files for reinstatement after failing to renew a license. The Board may not renew or reinstate a license if the criminal history record information required under § 11–302.1 of this subtitle has not been received. The Board shall renew the license of and issue a renewal certificate to each licensee who meets the requirements of this section. If an optometrist does not renew a license before its expiration date, the Board shall send to the optometrist a notice stating that the license will expire 30 days after the notice is sent unless the optometrist applies for renewal within the grace period.