AZ OPTOMETRY LAW JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM AND STATE STATUTES 2026
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE AND PRACTICE
QUESTIONS
◉ Does applicant have to retake law exam when reinstating expired
license?
Answer: Not required if the applicant meets the requirements w/in
5 years of license expire
◉ What happens if a person holding an optometry license hasn't
practiced optometry w/in 5 years in regards to licensing exam?
Answer: Shall pass an initial licensing exam before license renewed
◉ What is cost for filing an application for examination?
Answer: $150
◉ What is cost for application of license by endorsement?
Answer: $300
◉ What is cost for a duplicate license?
,Answer: $30
◉ What is cost for certificates of special qualification?
Answer: $20
◉ What is cost for duplicate certificates of special qualification?
Answer: $20
◉ What is cost for optometry statute pamphlet?
Answer: $5
◉ When will the board mail the AZ state board of pharmacy list of all
licensees who have been certified to prescribe, dispense and
administer pharmaceuticals?
Answer: On or before January 1
◉ When will the board provide updated lists to AZ state board of
pharmacy of any additional certification?
Answer: W/in 30 days of any additional certification by board
◉ When must a person resubmit fingerprints by if they are
unreadable?
Answer: W/in 20 days after being notified by board to do so
, ◉ When must licensee give notice of change in residence, mailing
address, office location or office phone number?
Answer: W/in 10 days following each change
◉ When must a licensee provide written response to complaint?
Answer: W/in 20 days after licensee receives notification of
complaint
◉ If an offense is accurate but not of sufficient seriousness to merit
suspension exceeding 30 days or revocation of license, it may take
following actions: (4)
Answer: 1. Issue a decree of censure or written reprimand
2. Fix a period and terms of probation best adapted to protect public
health/safety and rehabilitate licensee (can include restricted
license/temporary suspension not to exceed 30 days)
3. Impose a civil penalty of not more than $5000 for each violation
4. Issue a nondisciplinary order requiring the licensee to complete
number of hours of CE in certain area or areas
◉ Can the board hold a formal meeting w/o first holding informal
meeting? If yes, why? (8)
Answer: Yes if invovles:
-gross negligence
EXAM AND STATE STATUTES 2026
COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE AND PRACTICE
QUESTIONS
◉ Does applicant have to retake law exam when reinstating expired
license?
Answer: Not required if the applicant meets the requirements w/in
5 years of license expire
◉ What happens if a person holding an optometry license hasn't
practiced optometry w/in 5 years in regards to licensing exam?
Answer: Shall pass an initial licensing exam before license renewed
◉ What is cost for filing an application for examination?
Answer: $150
◉ What is cost for application of license by endorsement?
Answer: $300
◉ What is cost for a duplicate license?
,Answer: $30
◉ What is cost for certificates of special qualification?
Answer: $20
◉ What is cost for duplicate certificates of special qualification?
Answer: $20
◉ What is cost for optometry statute pamphlet?
Answer: $5
◉ When will the board mail the AZ state board of pharmacy list of all
licensees who have been certified to prescribe, dispense and
administer pharmaceuticals?
Answer: On or before January 1
◉ When will the board provide updated lists to AZ state board of
pharmacy of any additional certification?
Answer: W/in 30 days of any additional certification by board
◉ When must a person resubmit fingerprints by if they are
unreadable?
Answer: W/in 20 days after being notified by board to do so
, ◉ When must licensee give notice of change in residence, mailing
address, office location or office phone number?
Answer: W/in 10 days following each change
◉ When must a licensee provide written response to complaint?
Answer: W/in 20 days after licensee receives notification of
complaint
◉ If an offense is accurate but not of sufficient seriousness to merit
suspension exceeding 30 days or revocation of license, it may take
following actions: (4)
Answer: 1. Issue a decree of censure or written reprimand
2. Fix a period and terms of probation best adapted to protect public
health/safety and rehabilitate licensee (can include restricted
license/temporary suspension not to exceed 30 days)
3. Impose a civil penalty of not more than $5000 for each violation
4. Issue a nondisciplinary order requiring the licensee to complete
number of hours of CE in certain area or areas
◉ Can the board hold a formal meeting w/o first holding informal
meeting? If yes, why? (8)
Answer: Yes if invovles:
-gross negligence
