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Volume 43 - Issue 3 - January 18, 2024

State of Kansas

Board of Examiners in Optometry

Permanent Administrative Regulation

Article 5.—LICENSES

65-5-14. Biennial renewal. (a)(1) Commencing with license renewals occurring in 2024, all licensees with an odd numbered license that is scheduled to be renewed by May 31, 2024, shall renew the license for a one year period ending on May 31, 2025. The licensee shall pay a license renewal fee equal to one-half the amount of the biennial license renewal fee specified in K.A.R. 65-4-3 and any applicable additional fees.

(2) Each subsequent license renewal for any licensee specified in paragraph (a)(1) shall be for a two (2) year period ending on the second May 31 following the applicable renewal date. The licensee shall pay the biennial license renewal fee specified in K.A.R. 65-4-3 and any applicable additional fees.

(b)(1) Commencing with license renewals occurring in 2025, all licensees with an even numbered license that is scheduled to be renewed by May 31, 2025, shall renew the license for a one year period ending on May 31, 2026. The licensee shall pay a license renewal fee equal to one-half the amount of the biennial license renewal fee specified in K.A.R. 65-4-3 and any applicable additional fees.

(2) Each subsequent license renewal for any licensee specified in paragraph (b)(1) shall be for a two (2) year period ending on the second May 31 following the applicable renewal date. The licensee shall pay the biennial license renewal fee specified in K.A.R. 65-4-3 and any applicable additional fees.

(c)(1) For initial licenses issued on or after January 1, 2024, all licensees with an odd numbered license shall renew their license by May 31 of each odd numbered year. The licensee shall pay a license renewal fee prorated to the time period of licensure and based upon the amount of the biennial license renewal fee specified in K.A.R. 65-4-3 and any applicable additional fees.

(2) Each subsequent renewal for odd numbered licenses shall be for a two (2) year period ending on the second May 31 following the applicable renewal date. The licensee shall pay the biennial license renewal fee specified in K.A.R. 65-4-3 and any applicable additional fees.

(d)(1) For initial licenses issued on or after January 1, 2024, all licensees with an even numbered license shall renew their license by May 31 of each even numbered year. The licensee shall pay a license renewal fee prorated to the time period of licensure and based upon the amount of the biennial license renewal fee specified in K.A.R. 65-4-3 and any applicable additional fees.

(2) Each subsequent renewal for even numbered licenses shall be for a two (2) year period ending on the second May 31 following the applicable renewal date. The licensee shall pay the biennial license renewal fee specified in K.A.R. 65-4-3 and any applicable additional fees. (Authorized by K.S.A. 74-1504 and K.S.A. 65-1509; implementing K.S.A. 65-1509; effective Feb. 2, 2024.)

Jan Murray
Executive Officer
Board of Examiners in Optometry

Doc. No. 051801

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