(a) On passing the required core and appropriate category examinations, an individual will receive a notice to pay the appropriate certification fees. Fees shall be in the amount specified in article 33 of the Environmental Conservation Law.

(b) On receipt of the required fees, the department will issue an identification card to the certified applicator or technician. The identification card will specify the categories and subcategories of commercial applicator or technician or private applicator in which the applicator may engage.

(c) The certification of categories or subcategories of certification shown on a pesticide applicator or technician certification identification card shall be valid for a period of three years, unless suspended, revoked or otherwise modified by the department.

(d) Certified pesticide applicators or commercial technicians must complete the following requirements to renew their pesticide applicator certification identification card:

(e) A certified pesticide applicator or technician whose certification has been expired for three or less years may renew such certification by paying the appropriate fee, as specified in article 33 of the Environmental Conservation Law. Upon payment of such fee the applicator's certification will be renewed for three years from the prior expiration date.

(f) The certification of a certified pesticide applicator or commercial technician whose certification has been expired for three years or more may not be renewed until the applicator has retaken and passed the core and category examinations.