The authority of all societies licensed may be renewed annually, but in all cases to terminate on April 30. However, a license shall continue in full force and effect until the new license is issued or specifically refused. For each license or renewal, the society shall pay the commissioner a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25). A duly certified copy or duplicate of the license is prima facie evidence that the licensee is a fraternal benefit society within the meaning of this article.
IC 27-11-8-3