# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 28 — Board of Examiners in Optometry

### Chapter 02 — Continuing Education Requirements

#### Regulation .03 Registration Renewal.

*COMAR 10.28.02.03*

A. A licensee shall submit a signed form attesting to the licensee's completion of the required credit hours at the time of license renewal.

B. First-Time Renewal Requirements. Licensees eligible for renewal:

  (1) From another state licensed for less than 2 years, may earn credit hours which may be prorated for first-time renewal based on the license issuance date;

  (2) That did not apply within a year of graduation and has been licensed for less than 2 years, may earn credit hours which may be prorated for first-time renewal based on the license issuance date;

  (3) That have applied for renewal within 1 year of graduation from an accredited school or college of optometry may have continuing education requirements waived by the Board; and

  (4) Are required to complete Implicit Bias Training and CPR certification.

C. A licensee shall retain supporting documents for inspection by the Board for 4 years after the date of renewal.

D. If a licensee submits the renewal form after the deadline, the Board shall:

  (1) Assess a late fee; and

  (2) Audit the licensee.

E. Failure to meet continuing education requirements or failure to substantiate credit hours submitted upon request of the Board may result in suspension, revocation, or denial of licensure.