(1) A license expires on December 31 of the year of issuance. However, when a licensee has timely applied for renewal of the license and has submitted the fee and any other documents required, the existing license will continue in effect until the department has completed review of the application for renewal and has determined whether to grant or deny the renewal.

(2) Except as provided in (3), if the department denies the application for renewal of the license or newly limits the license, the license will continue in effect until the last day available for seeking review of the agency order or until a later date fixed by order of a reviewing court.

(3) If grounds exist to order emergency closure of a swimming pool, spa, or other water feature, the department may do so in compliance with these rules even though the licensee or license applicant is in the process of challenging the denial or renewal of the license.