§8–8A–07.

    (a)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a permit shall expire on the date the Department sets at the time the permit is issued or renewed.

        (2)    The term of a permit may not last for more than 1 year.

    (b)    (1)    The Department may renew a permit if the permit holder:

            (i)    Is in compliance with:

                1.    The conditions of the permit;

                2.    The requirements of this subtitle;

                3.    All applicable regulations established by the Department; and

                4.    An applicable discharge permit under § 9–301 of the Environment Article;

            (ii)    Submits to the Department in a timely manner a renewal application on the form that the Department requires; and

            (iii)    Pays a renewal application fee.

        (2)    The Department may refuse to renew a permit if:

            (i)    The permit holder violates this subtitle, any regulation adopted by the Department under this subtitle, or any condition of the permit;

            (ii)    The Department determines that continued operation of any area covered by the permit would be injurious to the environment or public health, safety, or welfare; or

            (iii)    The Department determines that there is any other good cause.