AZ OPTOMETRY LAW EXAM COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE 2026 VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ 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
-fraud/forger/unsworn falsiciations/false swearing/perjury
-3 or more repeated offenses
-Conviction of felony
-Conviction of an offense involving moral turpitude
-Incompetence
-Failing to comply w/ board order or consent agreement
-willfully and w/o legal jurisdiction failing to furnish in timely
manner info necessary for investigation
, ◉ When will licensee be notified of a hearing? Answer: Not less than
30 days
◉ When must licensee respond to notice of hearing? Answer: Not
more than 20 days after service of complaint and notice of hearing
◉ What happens if licensee does not respond to notice of hearing?
Answer: Deemed an admission of the act or acts charged
◉ When must a licensee file w/ board if they wish to be present at
hearing in person? Answer: Shall file an answer of charges in
complaint in writing and under oath w/in 20 days after service of
summon and complaint
◉ In a hearing, when must each party notify change of address?
Answer: Within 5 days after the change
◉ When will the board issue a written decision after hearing is
concluded? Answer: Within 20 days after hearing concluded
◉ What 5 materials are public records if related to resolved
complaints? Answer: 1. The complaint
2. Response/rebuttal statements submitted by licensee
3. Written/recorded board discussions fo complaint
STUDY GUIDE 2026 VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ 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
-fraud/forger/unsworn falsiciations/false swearing/perjury
-3 or more repeated offenses
-Conviction of felony
-Conviction of an offense involving moral turpitude
-Incompetence
-Failing to comply w/ board order or consent agreement
-willfully and w/o legal jurisdiction failing to furnish in timely
manner info necessary for investigation
, ◉ When will licensee be notified of a hearing? Answer: Not less than
30 days
◉ When must licensee respond to notice of hearing? Answer: Not
more than 20 days after service of complaint and notice of hearing
◉ What happens if licensee does not respond to notice of hearing?
Answer: Deemed an admission of the act or acts charged
◉ When must a licensee file w/ board if they wish to be present at
hearing in person? Answer: Shall file an answer of charges in
complaint in writing and under oath w/in 20 days after service of
summon and complaint
◉ In a hearing, when must each party notify change of address?
Answer: Within 5 days after the change
◉ When will the board issue a written decision after hearing is
concluded? Answer: Within 20 days after hearing concluded
◉ What 5 materials are public records if related to resolved
complaints? Answer: 1. The complaint
2. Response/rebuttal statements submitted by licensee
3. Written/recorded board discussions fo complaint
