Kentucky Optometry (OD) CE audits & penalties

What happens if a optometrist misses CE requirements in Kentucky, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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Annual renewal due before March 1; late renewal adds a $100 fee. Reinstatement after lapse: $250 for each year or portion not renewed plus a $300 administrative processing fee. Continuing-education noncompliance carries a $500 fine.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: Kentucky Administrative Regulation 201 KAR 5:030 (Kentucky General Assembly, current engrossed)

⚠️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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