18VAC105-20 Regulations Governing the Practice of Optometry

REGULATIONS

Vol. 31 Iss. 26 - August 24, 2015

TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

BOARD OF OPTOMETRY

Chapter 20

Final Regulation

REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Board of Optometry is claiming an exemption from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act in accordance with § 2.2-4006 A 6 of the Code of Virginia, which excludes regulations of the regulatory boards served by the Department of Health Professions pursuant to Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia that are limited to reducing fees charged to regulants and applicants. The Board of Optometry will receive, consider, and respond to petitions by any interested person at any time with respect to reconsideration or revision.

Title of Regulation: 18VAC105-20. Regulations Governing the Practice of Optometry (amending 18VAC105-20-20).

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-3223 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: September 23, 2015.

Agency Contact: Leslie L. Knachel, Executive Director, Board of Optometry, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone [phone], FAX [phone], or email [e-mail].

Summary:

The amendments reduce renewal fees for an optometrist with certification in therapeutic pharmaceutical agents (TPA), for an optometrist without certification in TPA, and for a professional designation for the renewal year of 2015.

18VAC105-20-20. Fees.

A. Required fees.

Initial application and licensure (including TPA certification)	$250
Application for TPA certification	$200
Annual licensure renewal without TPA certification	$150
Annual licensure renewal with TPA certification	$200
Late renewal without TPA certification	$50
Late renewal with TPA certification	$65
Returned check	$35
Professional designation application	$100
Annual professional designation renewal (per location)	$50
Late renewal of professional designation	$20
Reinstatement application fee (including renewal and late fees)	$400
Reinstatement application after disciplinary action	$500
Duplicate wall certificate	$25
Duplicate license	$10
Licensure verification	$10

B. Unless otherwise specified, all fees are nonrefundable.

C. From October 31, 2015, to December 31, 2015, the following fees shall be in effect:

Annual licensure renewal without TPA certification	$100
Annual licensure renewal with TPA certification	$135
Annual professional designation renewal (per location)	$30

VA.R. Doc. No. R15-4440; Filed August 3, 2015, 8:51 a.m.