diff --git a/lemur/plugins/lemur_entrust/plugin.py b/lemur/plugins/lemur_entrust/plugin.py
index 9b7848ed..515e2400 100644
--- a/lemur/plugins/lemur_entrust/plugin.py
+++ b/lemur/plugins/lemur_entrust/plugin.py
@@ -34,8 +34,7 @@ def determine_end_date(end_date):
 
     if not end_date:
         end_date = max_validity_end
-
-    if end_date > max_validity_end:
+    elif end_date > max_validity_end:
         end_date = max_validity_end
     return end_date.format('YYYY-MM-DD')