Utah Optometry (OD) CE audits & penalties

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

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A license automatically expires unless renewed before its expiration date; Utah Code 58-1-501(1)(a) and 502 make it unlawful and punishable as a criminal offense to practice beyond license expiration. An expired licensee may not practice until a new license is issued.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

30 hours of qualified CE in the past 2 years (R156-16a-304). DOPL may subject licenses to audit; those selected are notified. Do not submit CE documentation unless audited and requested.

Official source: Utah DOPL - official optometrist renewal/reinstatement form (v.20240606)

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