South Carolina Optometry (OD) CE audits & penalties

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

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Biennial renewal $230 due December 31 of even-numbered years; a $50 late fee applies if renewed during January. A license lapsed within 2 years may be reinstated for $330 with proof of 40 CE hours (16 in pharmacology/pathology); lapsed more than 2 years requires reapplication.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: South Carolina LLR, Board of Examiners in Optometry — official FAQ and reinstatement form

⚠️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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