Louisiana Optometry (OD) CE audits & penalties

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

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Annual renewal due March 1; late renewal incurs a $500 delinquency fee, and reinstatement costs $300. The board sends CE reminders through OE Tracker but has no obligation to remind licensees of renewal or CE obligations. (Precise nonrenewal consequences and CE record-retention rule not yet located.)Verify with board

How compliance is checked

CE hours must be documented in OE Tracker before renewal.

Official source: Louisiana State Board of Optometry Examiners (official online renewal page)

⚠️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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