Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Professional Licensing
Administrative Rules for Optometry – General Rules
Rule Set 2022-49 LR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Thursday, February 16, 2023
09:00 AM
UL-5
611 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing, Michigan 48909
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public
comments on proposed changes to the Optometry – General Rules rule set.
The proposed rules rescind the rule pertaining to opioid and controlled substances training as it is no
longer needed in this rule set; provide for the approval and adoption of the National Board of Examiners
in Optometry examination; update accreditation standards of approved educational programs; clarify the
requirements for renewal of a limited license; clarify rules pertaining to preapproved continuing education
programs; update the Council on Optometric Practitioner Education categories; clarify the requirements
for requesting a continuing education waiver; and rescind and relocate some rules for organization and
clarity.
By the authority conferred on the Director of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs by MCL
333.16145, 333.16148, 333.16174, 333.16287, and 333.17431 and Executive Reorganization Order
Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2, 2003-1, and 2011-4, MCL 338.3501, 445.2001, 445.2011, and 445.2030.
The proposed rules will take effect immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The proposed
issue of the Michigan Register. Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or
electronic mail at the following email address: BPL-BoardSupport@michigan.gov.
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing, by mail, or by electronic mail at the
following addresses until 2/16/2023 at 05:00PM.
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Departmental Specialist
P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, MI 48909-8170
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. If the
hearing is held at a physical location, the building will be accessible with handicap parking available.
Anyone needing assistance to take part in the hearing due to disability may call 711- to make
arrangements.