1. (a)

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

2. (b)

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

      1. (i) Is in compliance with:

         1. 1. The conditions of the permit;
         2. 2. The requirements of this subtitle;
         3. 3. All applicable regulations established by the Department; and
         4. 4. An applicable discharge permit under § 9-301 of the Environment Article;
      2. (ii) Submits to the Department in a timely manner a renewal application on the form that the Department requires; and
      3. (iii) Pays a renewal application fee.

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

      1. (i) The permit holder violates this subtitle, any regulation adopted by the Department under this subtitle, or any condition of the permit;
      2. (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
      3. (iii) The Department determines that there is any other good cause.

Added by Acts 2024, c. 531, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024; Acts 2024, c. 532, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024.