R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-35.1-7: Renewal of license to practice optometry.

Every licensed optometrist who desires to continue the practice of optometry shall attest to the completion of a prescribed course of continuing optometric education. He or she shall annually pay to the department a renewal fee. An additional fee shall be charged to the licensee who fails to renew by the license expiration date. Retirement from practice in this state for a period not exceeding five (5) years shall not deprive the holder of a certificate of license of the right to renew a certificate upon the payment of all annual renewal fees remaining unpaid, and together with an added fee. All fees required by this section shall be as set forth in § 23-1-54.