1.    A license issued under this chapter expires on December thirty-first of each year.

2.    A license may be renewed by December thirty-first by submitting a renewal application, a renewal fee established rule, provided the licensee is in compliance with this chapter and any rules established by the department.

3.    If the renewal application and renewal fee are not received by December thirty-first, the license expires and the licensee may not operate.

     4.    Within sixty days after December thirty-first, an expired license may be renewed by submitting the renewal application, renewal fee, and a late fee. The late fee is equal to fifty percent of the license fee.

5.    If the renewal application, renewal fee, and late fee are not received within sixty days after December thirty-first, the department may not renew the license, and the applicant shall apply and meet the requirements for licensure to be granted a license.

6.    The department may extend the renewal deadline for applications providing proof of hardship rendering the applicant unable to meet the deadline.

7.    The department may not renew a license if the mobile home park, recreational vehicle park, or campground is not actively conducting business at the site, and the applicant shall apply and meet the requirements for licensure to be granted a license.