32-1726. Renewal of license; continuing
education; failure to renew
A. Except as provided in section 32-4301, beginning on September 1, 2001, a
licensee who wishes to renew a license must do so every other year on or before the
licensee's birthday by submitting a completed renewal form and the renewal fee prescribed
by the board. A licensee who does not renew a license within thirty days after the
licensee's birthday must also pay a late fee as prescribed by the board. A license
expires if the licensee does not renew the license within four months after the
licensee's birthday. A person who practices optometry in this state after that person's
license has expired is in violation of this chapter.
B. As a condition of renewal or reinstatement each licensee shall complete
thirty-two hours of continuing education as prescribed by the board. The board shall
require continuing education on the subject of pharmaceutical use for doctors who are
authorized by the board to prescribe, dispense, and administer pharmaceuticals. The
board may waive or adjust the continuing education requirements for good cause shown.
C. To reinstate an expired license a person must submit a written application and
pay all delinquent biennial fees, all late fees and a fifty dollar penalty fee for each
year the license remains unrenewed. The board shall not require the applicant to pass an
initial licensing examination if the applicant meets the requirements of this subsection
within five years after the license expired.
D. A person holding a license to practice the profession of optometry in this state
who has not engaged in the practice of the profession of optometry within a five year
period shall pass an initial licensing examination before the license is renewed.
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