Michigan Optometry (OD) CE audits & penalties

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

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BPL's general renewal FAQ states a 60-day grace period for licenses; a license not renewed by the end of the grace period is considered lapsed as of the original expiration date, and practicing without a valid license is a felony under the Public Health Code that can bring legal proceedings and disciplinary action. No optometry-specific late fee was located.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

Renewal certifies CE compliance; optometrists must retain CE documentation 4 years after the renewal date, the board may audit, and CE noncompliance is a violation of MCL 333.16221(h) (Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.331(6)-(7)).

Official source: Michigan Admin. Code R. 338.331; Michigan LARA BPL renewal FAQ

⚠️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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