(a) The Arkansas Board of Dispensing Opticians may institute a program for continuing education for its licensees.
(b) The board may require proof of successful completion of its continuing education requirements as a condition for renewal of license, except that the board shall not require more than nine (9) clock hours of continuing education within any two-year period.
(c) Only courses approved by the board shall be acceptable for satisfying the continuing education requirements.
(d) The board shall promulgate rules to implement this section.