California Code of Regulations
Title 16 - Professional and Vocational Regulations
Division 15 - State Board of Optometry
Article 9 - Application Processing Timelines
Section 1564 - Review of Optometrist Applications; Processing Time
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 12, March 22, 2024
(a) The Board shall inform in writing an applicant for licensure as an optometrist within 45 days of receipt of the application whether the application is complete and accepted for filing or is deficient and what specific information is required.
(b) The Board shall inform in writing an applicant for licensure as an optometrist within 120 days after completion of the application, of its decision whether the applicant meets the requirements for licensure. "Completion of the application" means that a completed application form together with all required information, documentation and fees have been filed by the applicant (This period may be extended by that time necessary for retaking or rescheduling an examination or if the applicant is delayed in obtaining or completing any required professional experience or clinical training.)
(c) The minimum, median and maximum processing times for an application for licensure as an optometrist from the time of receipt of the initial application until the Board makes a final decision on the application are:
(These processing times apply to those applicants who take and pass the first available licensing examination.)
1. New Article 9 (Sections 1564 and 1564.1) filed 8-9-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 84, No. 32).
Note: Authority cited: Section 3025, Business and Professions Code; and Section 15376, Government Code. Reference: Section 15376, Government Code.
