(a) Each license issued under this chapter shall expire 12 months from the date of its issuance. Application for renewal of license accompanied by the necessary fee shall be filed with the state department annually, not less than 30 days prior to expiration date. Failure to make a timely renewal shall result in expiration of the license.

(b) (1) At least 45 days prior to the expiration of a license issued pursuant to this chapter, the department shall mail an application for renewal to the licensee.

(2) Any application for a license renewal shall be submitted with the necessary fee in accordance with subdivision (a). A license shall be deemed renewed upon payment of the necessary fee, commencing from the license’s expiration date. If the requirements of this section are met, the department shall issue a license to the agency and its branches by the expiration date of the license to ensure the provider remains in good standing. The agency’s license shall be mailed within 30 calendar days after the date the department receives the renewal fee.

(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 620, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2008.)