(2) The department shall issue the initial certificate or certificates of shellfish sanitation, if on inspection the department finds that the dealer has complied with all the provisions of this chapter and the rules of the department under this chapter.
(3) Every certificate of shellfish sanitation shall expire on December 31 following the date of issue or on such date as may be specified by department rule. Any certificate of shellfish sanitation may be renewed on payment of the required fee. Inspection is not a condition precedent for renewal, but an inspection shall be made at some time within the renewal year. [1955 c.331 §7(1),(2),(4); 1973 c.508 §4; 2007 c.768 §31]