18VAC105-20 Regulations Governing the Practice of Optometry

REGULATIONS

Vol. 30 Iss. 2 - September 23, 2013

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 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 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: October 23, 2013.

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 provide for a one-time fee reduction applicable to the 2013 renewal cycle for optometrists.

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 4, 2006, to October 3, 2008, the following fees shall be in effect:

	Initial application and licensure (including TPA certification	$250
	Application for TPA certification	$200
	Annual licensure renewal without TPA certification	$75
	Annual licensure renewal with TPA certification	$90
	Late renewal without TPA certification	$25
	Late renewal with TPA certification	$30
	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

C. Until December 31, 2013, 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. R14-3835; Filed September 4, 2013, 10:22 a.m.