If a holder of a resident license ceases to be enrolled in the School of Optometry, his or her resident license shall be and is hereby forfeited and declared void. If a holder of a resident license is suspended by the School of Optometry or suffers any other change in status which results in the resident license holder not actively participating in the program, his or her license shall be and is hereby forfeited and declared void. Additionally, those persons granted a resident license shall be subject to the same disciplinary procedures as the holder of a regular license. If, after a disciplinary hearing as set out in these rules, a holder of a temporary license is found to be in violation of § 34-22-6 of the Alabama Code or any other regulation of the Board, then the Board may declare said temporary license forfeited and void. In such an event, the executive director shall promptly notify the licensee and the Dean of the approved school or college of optometry.

Author: Wallace D. Mills

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-22-41, 34-22-42, 34-22-43.

History: New Rule: Published September 30, 2025; effective November 14, 2025.