(a)    A license expires on the first anniversary of its effective date, unless the license is renewed for a 1-year term as provided in this section.

(b)    At least 1 month before the license expires, the Secretary shall send to the licensee, by first-class mail to the last known address of the licensee, a renewal notice that states:

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

(2)    The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Secretary for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and

(3)    The amount of the renewal fee.

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

(1)    Otherwise is entitled to a license;

(2)    Pays to the Secretary a renewal fee established by the Secretary under § 2-104 of this article; and

(3)    Submits to the Secretary:

(i)    A renewal application on the form that the Secretary requires; and

(ii)    Satisfactory evidence of compliance with the requirements of this section for renewal.

(d)    The renewal fee under this section shall be based on:

(1)    If the licensee has a manufacturing facility located in this State, the annual production of any frozen dessert or frozen dessert mix in this State; and

(2)    If the licensee has a manufacturing facility not located in this State, the annual sales of any frozen dessert or frozen dessert mix in this State.

(e)    The Secretary shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.

(f)    A license is not transferable.