Any optometrist who wishes to retire from practice shall notify the board, in writing, prior to the expiration date of his or her license.

1. A. If the licensee meets the time frame and continuing education requirements set forth in 16.16.12.8 NMAC, the license will be retired. The licensee’s date of retirement will be recorded as the expiration date of that year in the minutes of the next regularly scheduled board meeting.

2. B. The optometrist shall be exempt from payment of the yearly renewal fees during the period of retirement.

   [8-21-92; 6-24-94; 10-14-95; 10-15-97; 16.16.12.8 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 16.12.8, 03-15-2001; A, 03-15-2004; A, 07-06-2012]