(a) An applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license is entitled to be examined as provided in this section.
(b) Periodically, but not more often than once every 6 months, the Board shall give examinations to applicants at the times and places that the Board determines.
(c) The Board shall notify each qualified applicant of the time and place of examination.
(d) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Board shall determine the subjects, scope, form, and passing score for examinations administered under this subtitle.
(2) The subjects examined shall include:
(i) The anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the human eye; and
(ii) The use of all instruments used for examination of the human eye.
(3) The examination may include any subject that relates to optics and optometry:
(i) Contained in any textbook; or
(ii) Taught at any accredited educational institution that teaches optics, optometry, and other related subjects.
(e) (1) An applicant who fails the examination may take the next regularly scheduled examination.
(2) The applicant shall pay to the Board a reexamination fee set by the Board for each reexamination.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 11-301 - License Required; Exception
Section 11-302 - Qualifications of Applicants
Section 11-303 - Applications for Licenses
Section 11-305 - Waiver of Examination Requirement
Section 11-306 - Issuance of License
Section 11-307 - Scope of License
Section 11-307.1 - Limited License
Section 11-308 - Term and Renewal of Licenses
Section 11-309 - Continuing Education
Section 11-310 - Inactive Status; Reinstatement of Expired Licenses
Section 11-311 - Display of Licenses; Statement to Be Given Patient
Section 11-312 - Surrender of License
Section 11-313 - Denials, Reprimands, Probations, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds
Section 11-314 - Penalty Instead of Suspension or in Addition to Suspension or Revocation
Section 11-315 - Hearings and Investigations
Section 11-316 - Findings and Order of Board
Section 11-317 - Order of Suspension or Revocation
Section 11-319 - Reinstatement of Suspended or Revoked License