(b) (4)

Each commercial manta ray viewing operation permit shall be valid for up to one year from the date of issuance, with a continuing option to renew, subject to compliance with the regulations of this section, the terms and conditions of the permit, and all applicable laws and rules of the department. A commercial manta ray viewing operation permit may be renewed no more than ninety calendar days before the date of expiration. A permittee interested in renewing their commercial manta ray viewing operation permit shall notify the department of their intent to renew in writing at least sixty calendar days before expiration. Failure to notify the department of an intent to renew may constitute grounds for denying renewal of a permit