Notice of Public Meeting
Subject: Open Meeting
Date: January 27, 2021
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Call-in number: TBD
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Renewal License Expiration Extended During State of Emergency
June 30, 2020 marked the license expiration date for some licensed optometrists. The Board continues to accept and process renewal applications during the Maryland state of emergency, which is still in effect. According to Governor Hogan’s Executive Order regarding Licenses-Permits-Registration, expiration dates may be extended.
Therefore, an optometrist with a license that expired on June 30, 2020 and has not renewed to date, may continue to practice under the current license until 30 days after the state of emergency has terminated. After that period, the license will expire unless the optometrist has taken some action relative to the license. The licensee can either renew it, place it on inactive status or simply allow it to expire. You may read the full text of the Executive Order here:
Amended Executive Order: License Expiration Extended.
The Board will keep its licensees informed about the status of the expiration date as updates from the Governor become available regarding the state of emergency. We understand that every individual is navigating through this unprecedented, challenging and difficult time. The Board wants licensees to be safe and stay well. Please feel free to reach out to staff via the Board’s general email address at
mdh.optometry@maryland.gov if you have further questions. Phone messages may be delayed. Thank you for your patience.