(1) A certification as a specialty or master mechanic under this act takes effect on the date it is approved by the administrator and expires 1 year after that date. A specialty or master mechanic may annually renew his or her certification by submitting an application for renewal, accompanied by the certification fee described in section 30, with the administrator on or before the expiration date of his or her then-current certification.

    (2) A mechanic may continue to function as a certified mechanic after the expiration date of his or her then-current certification, pending approval of the renewal application by the administrator, if the renewal application and renewal fee are received by the administrator on or before the expiration date. If a renewal application and renewal fee are filed after the expiration date, the mechanic may temporarily engage in repairs without a certificate from the day on which the application and appropriate fee are received by the administrator, pending approval of the renewal application. The administrator shall charge a fee of 1-1/2 times the normal renewal fee if the renewal application is received by the administrator after the expiration date.