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.
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)
Related
- Full requirements: Utah Optometry (OD) CE requirements
- When it's due: Utah Optometry (OD) license renewal deadline
- Know what counts: Utah Optometry (OD) CE category requirements
- What it costs: Utah Optometry (OD) license renewal fees
⚠️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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