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remain licensed shall submit an application for renewal of the license on a form provided by the applicable department or in a format approved by the applicable department, accompanied by (1) all documents and information identified in regulation as being required for renewal of the license; and (2) any fee established by regulation. (b) Before expiration of a biennial license, the authorizing department or its representative may inspect an entity that is the subject of a renewal application to determine whether the entity is operating in compliance with this chapter, regulations adopted under this chapter, and other applicable statutes or regulations. After any inspection and investigation under this subsection and before expiration of the biennial license, the authorizing department shall renew a biennial license if the department finds that (1) the licensed entity meets the requirements for renewal; (2) a ground for nonrenewal of a license does not exist; and (3) any applicable fee has been paid. (c) If an application for renewal of a license is submitted but the authorizing department is unable to complete its review of the application before the expiration of the biennial license, the license is automatically extended for six months or until the department completes its review and either approves or denies the application, whichever occurs earlier. (d) The authorizing department may place one or more conditions on a renewed license issued under this section to further the purposes of this section. (e) The department shall adopt regulations establishing the grounds for nonrenewal of a license for each entity that department licenses under AS 47.32.010 for purposes of AS 47.32.050 and this section. Sec. 47.32.070. Notice of denial or conditions; appeal. (a) If the applicable department denies an application for or places conditions on a provisional or biennial license or license renewal, that department shall provide the applicant or entity with a notice of the action by certified mail. The notice must contain a written statement of the reason for the action and information about requesting a hearing under (b) of this section. (b) An applicant or entity that receives a notice of action under (a) of this section may appeal the department's decision by requesting a hearing within 15 days after receipt of the notice. The appeal must be on a form provided by the applicable department or in a format approved by the applicable department. (c) In considering whether to deny an application for or place a condition on a license, the department reviewing the application shall consider the licensing history of the applicant, including any enforcement action under this chapter. Sec. 47.32.080. Posting; license not transferable. (a) A license issued under this chapter shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed