Revises optometry licensing requirements of RCW 18.53.010.

Declares that the optometry board may adopt rules under this act authorizing an inactive license status.

Provides that an inactive license may be placed in an active status upon compliance with rules established by the optometry board.

Declares that provisions relating to disciplinary action against a person with a license are applicable to a person with an inactive license, except that when disciplinary proceedings against a person with an inactive license have been initiated, the license will remain inactive until the proceedings have been completed.