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Renewal Procedure

 

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CONTINUING EDUCATION

 

 

 

$350 renewal fee
$75 late fee

Active and non-active licenses must be renewed annually on or before April 1st of each year.

License renewal applications will be mailed approximately sixty (60) days prior to April 1st. It is the licensee's responsibility to keep the Board informed of the current address.

A late fee of $75 is assessed for renewal applications received after the expiration date.

A person who submits an application for renewal more than sixty (60) days after the license expiration date is subject to all requirements governing new applicants.

Documentation of 25 hours of continuing education is due at the time of renewal. At least fifteen (15) hours of continuing education must be in diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases. A maximum of two (2) hours in practice management and five (5) hours on-line courses.

The Board may waive the continuing education requirement in cases of illness or undue hardship.

 

 

 

        

 


 


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