Section 43b.25. Schedule of civil penalties—optometrists

STATE BOARD OF OPTOMETRY

Violation under 63 P. S.	Title/Description	Civil Penalty
Section 244.8(d)	Practicing or offering to practice optometry by person whose license is expired.	1st offense—less than 5 months—$250; 5 months to 8 months—$500; over 8 months to 12 months—$1,000; over 12 months—formal action 2nd offense—less than 6 months—$500; 6 months to 12 months—$1,000; over 12 months—formal action 3rd or subsequent offense—formal action

Violation under 49 Pa. Code	Title/Description	Civil Penalty
§ 23.82(a)	Failure to complete required hours of continuing education during the 2 years preceding renewal or reactivation.	1st offense—20 or fewer hours of deficiency—$50 per hour; more than 20 hours of deficiency—formal action 2nd offense—10 or fewer hours of deficiency—$100 per hour; more than 10 hours of deficiency—formal action 3rd or subsequent offense—formal action

The provisions of this § 43b.25 adopted June 26, 2015, effective June 27, 2015, 45 Pa.B. 3360.