Unless the Commission by regulation specifies otherwise, the licensee shall submit an application for renewal to the Commission at least 6 months before the license expires. The Commission shall renew the license if the licensee: Establishes, by clear and convincing evidence, that the licensee meets applicable license qualification requirements; Submits to a background investigation as required by the Commission; Reimburses the Commission for all costs associated with the background investigation; and Pays the required license renewal fee. The renewal fee is based on license category and is specified in succeeding chapters.