In some ways it seems harsh but there used to be alot of piss taking.
Although they should have a months grace when the aircraft could be flown qualified pilot and pax only ( pax has a license of any form even if they don't have a SEP rating ie ATPL with 747 rating is acceptable) The plane doesn't turn into a dangerous heap over night so and other 30 days isn't going to affect things.
I suspect though that if you contact them before it runs out using the !!!!e wx card you may get a nice suprise if you speak to the right person.