(1) The annual license or registration renewal date for embalmers, funeral directors and interns is the licensee's birth date. Individuals making application and fulfilling requirements for initial license and examination will be issued a license or registration, which will expire on their next birth date.

(2) All licensees, with the exception of academic intern, must renew annually.

(3) Before the expiration date of the license, the director will mail a notice of renewal. The licensee must return such notice along with current renewal fees prior to the expiration of the license. Failure to renew the license prior to the expiration date will require payment of the penalty fee.