O.C.G.A. § 43-29-10

All persons practicing as dispensing opticians shall register with the division director and shall pay a biennial registration fee in an amount determined by the board, on or before the renewal date established by the division director. Failure to register and pay this fee shall forfeit the certificate of such delinquent, but he may be reinstated by paying all registration dues and an additional penalty fee in an amount established by the board.