Sec. 351.309. CONTINUING EDUCATION EXEMPTIONS. A person is exempt from the continuing education requirements of Section 351.308 if the person:
(1) holds a license but does not practice optometry or therapeutic optometry in this state;
(2) served in the regular armed forces of the United States during part of the 12 months preceding the annual license renewal date;
(3) submits proof to the board that the person suffered a serious or disabling illness or physical disability preventing the person from complying with the requirements during the 12 months preceding the annual license renewal date; or
(4) was first licensed during the 12 months preceding the annual license renewal date.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
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