Before an ambulance service may be operated in this state, the service must be licensed by the department. In order to obtain licensure, the ambulance service must:
(1) Complete and submit an application developed by the department; and
(2) Submit a licensure fee established by the department, in rule, pursuant to chapter 1-26, but not exceeding twenty-five dollars.
A license issued in accordance with this section may only be renewed on or before June thirtieth in each even-numbered year.