TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The
Board of Optometry is claiming an exemption from Article 2 of the
Administrative Process Act in accordance with § 2.2-4006 A 6 of the Code
of Virginia, which excludes regulations of the regulatory boards served by the
Department of Health Professions pursuant to Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia
that are limited to reducing fees charged to regulants and applicants. The
Board of Optometry will receive, consider, and respond to petitions by any
interested person at any time with respect to reconsideration or revision.
Title of Regulation:
18VAC105-20. Regulations Governing the Practice of Optometry (amending 18VAC105-20-20).
Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-3223 of the
Code of Virginia.
Effective Date: September 23, 2015.
Agency Contact: Leslie L. Knachel, Executive Director,
Board of Optometry, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233,
telephone (804) 367-4508, FAX (804) 527-4471, or email leslie.knachel@dhp.virginia.gov.
Summary:
The amendments reduce renewal fees for an optometrist with
certification in therapeutic pharmaceutical agents (TPA), for an optometrist
without certification in TPA, and for a professional designation for the
renewal year of 2015.
18VAC105-20-20. Fees.
A. Required fees.
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Initial application and licensure (including TPA
certification)
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$250
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Application for TPA certification
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$200
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Annual licensure renewal without TPA certification
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$150
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Annual licensure renewal with TPA certification
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$200
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Late renewal without TPA certification
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$50
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Late renewal with TPA certification
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$65
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Returned check
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$35
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Professional designation application
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$100
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Annual professional designation renewal (per location)
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$50
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Late renewal of professional designation
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$20
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Reinstatement application fee (including renewal and late
fees)
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$400
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Reinstatement application after disciplinary action
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$500
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Duplicate wall certificate
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$25
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Duplicate license
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$10
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Licensure verification
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$10
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B. Unless otherwise specified, all fees are nonrefundable.
C. From October 31, 2015, to December 31, 2015, the
following fees shall be in effect:
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Annual licensure renewal without TPA certification
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$100
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Annual licensure renewal with TPA certification
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$135
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Annual professional designation renewal (per location)
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$30
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VA.R. Doc. No. R15-4440; Filed August 3, 2015, 8:51 a.m.