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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 10.28.02.03" title_num="10" subtitle_num="28" chapter_num="02" heading="Registration Renewal.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A licensee shall submit a signed form attesting to the licensee's completion of the required credit hours at the time of license renewal.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>First-Time Renewal Requirements. Licensees eligible for renewal:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>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;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>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;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>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</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Are required to complete Implicit Bias Training and CPR certification.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A licensee shall retain supporting documents for inspection by the Board for 4 years after the date of renewal.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>If a licensee submits the renewal form after the deadline, the Board shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Assess a late fee; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Audit the licensee.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>