(a) Applications may be filed for renewal of special minimum wage
certificates.
(b) If an application for renewal has been properly and timely
filed, an existing special minimum wage certificate shall remain in
effect until the application for renewal has been granted or denied.
(c) Workers with disabilities may not continue to be paid special
minimum wages after notice that an application for renewal has been
denied.
(d) Except in cases of willfulness or those in which the public
interest requires otherwise, before an application for renewal is denied
facts or conduct which may warrant such action shall be called to the
attention of the employer in writing and such employer shall be afforded
an opportunity to demonstrate or achieve compliance with all legal
requirements.