Hawaii Optometry (OD) CE audits & penalties
What happens if a optometrist misses CE requirements in Hawaii, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.
Renewal due by December 31 of odd-numbered years; failure to pay the renewal fee and prove required continuing education automatically forfeits the license. A forfeited license is restored upon payment of a $50 penalty plus a $20 recordkeeping fee for each forfeited biennium.Verify with board
How compliance is checked
No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.
Official source: Hawaii Revised Statutes ch. 459; HAR 16-53 fees (Hawaii DCCA PVL, Board of Examiners in Optometry)
Related
- Full requirements: Hawaii Optometry (OD) CE requirements
- When it's due: Hawaii Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline
- Know what counts: Hawaii Optometry (OD) CE category requirements
- What it costs: Hawaii Optometry (OD) license renewal fees
⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.
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