(a)
Every original vehicle salesperson’s license issued, and every vehicle salesperson’s license renewed pursuant to subdivision (b), shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of issuance unless canceled, suspended, or revoked by the department.
(b)
Renewal of a vehicle salesperson’s license may be made prior to the expiration date. In no event may a vehicle salesperson renew his or her license after the date of expiration.
(c)
A salesperson’s license may be renewed by mail if that license was not renewed by mail for the immediately preceding period.
(d)
A salesperson shall obtain a duplicate license when the original is either lost or mutilated.