Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 420 - GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF DISPENSING OPTICIANS
Chapter 420-2 - REGISTRATION AND REQUIREMENTS
Rule 420-2-.01 - Registration (Renewal) and Reinstatement
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) All persons practicing as a dispensing optician shall register with the Division Director of the Professional Licensing Boards Division and shall pay a biennial registration fee on or before the March 31st renewal date each odd numbered year. Licenses may be renewed between April 1st and April 30th of each odd numbered year with payment of a late renewal penalty fee in addition to the renewal fee. Failure to renew a license by April 30th of each odd numbered year shall have the same effect as revocation of such license, making the license subject to reinstatement as set forth below. Individual licenses lapsed by operation of law may be considered for reinstatement by submission of an application approved by the Board, any supporting documents or other requirements as defined in 420-2-.01(3) below and paying the established reinstatement application fee.
(2) Any service member as defined in O.C.G.A. § 43-1-31whose license to practice opticianry expired while serving on active duty outside the state shall be permitted to practice opticianry in accordance with the expired license and shall not be charged with a violation relating to such practice on an expired license for a period of six (6) months from the date of her or her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location within the state. Any such service member shall be entitled to renew such expired license without penalty within six (6) months after the date of her or her discharge from active duty or reassignment to a location with the state. The service member must present to the board a copy of the official military orders, or a written verification signed by the service member's commanding officer to waive any charges.
(3) Reinstatement of an expired or lapsed license is at the discretion of the board. All applications may be subject to review by a designated Board member.
4. The Board shall ratify the reinstatement of all licenses between Board meetings at the next scheduled Board meeting following the reinstatement.
O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-7, 43-1-25, 43-29-3(d), 43-29-6, 43-29-10.