Maine § 19305. - Licensing
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 19305. — Licensing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19305.. Licensing
1. Annual renewal. An optometrist licensed by the board shall pay annually, before the first day of April, to the board a license renewal fee not in excess of $600, as established by the board under section 19202.
2. Late fee. A license may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of expiration upon payment of a late fee as established by the board, in addition to the annual renewal fee.
A. A licensee who fails to renew a license for more than 90 days but fewer than 2 years after the date of expiration, may reinstate the license without taking any examination required by the board by filing a new application for renewal, providing evidence of all continuing education credits due and paying the late fee and renewal fee. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).]
B. An individual who fails to renew a license for 2 years or more from the date of expiration may obtain a new license by satisfying all the requirements for licensure in this chapter. [PL 2023, c. 580, §8 (NEW).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 19305.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 19305. cover?
Section 19305. ("Licensing") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 19305.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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