(1) An application for renewal must be filed at least ninety days prior to license expiration.

(2) An application for closure under WAC 246-250-120 must be filed at least one year prior to proposed closure.

(3) Applications for renewal of a license must be filed in accordance with WAC 246-250-030 through 246-250-080. Applications for closure must be filed in accordance with WAC 246-250-120. Information contained in previous applications, statements, or reports filed with the department under the license may be incorporated by reference if the references are clear, specific, and remain pertinent.

(4) In any case in which a licensee has filed an application in proper form for renewal of a license, the license shall not expire until the department has taken final action on the application for renewal.

(5) In determining whether a license will be renewed, the department will apply the criteria set forth in WAC 246-250-090.