Chapter22. OPTOMETRISTS.  


Article 1. General Provisions.
§ 34-22-1. Definitions.
§ 34-22-2. Objects and purposes of chapter.
§ 34-22-3. Intent of chapter.
§ 34-22-4. Limitation on application of chapter.
§ 34-22-5. Limited teaching licenses.
§ 34-22-6. Violations; penalties; assistance in prosecutions; costs and attorney fees; venue.
§ 34-22-7. Injunctions.
§ 34-22-8. Disciplinary action; charges; hearing; judicial procedure; appeals; sanctions; immunity of board, etc., from suit.
Article 2. Licenses.
§ 34-22-20. Qualifications of applicants; examination; issuance and execution of licenses; use of pharmaceutical agents.
§ 34-22-21. Reciprocity; pharmaceutical agents.
§ 34-22-22. Continuing education requirements; suspension and reinstatement; renewal; registration certificate; waiver of registration and fees.
§ 34-22-23. Grounds for revocation or suspension.
§ 34-22-24. Disposition of fees.
Article 3. Board of Optometry.
§ 34-22-40. Creation; composition; terms of office; election of candidates; annual meeting.
§ 34-22-41. Officers; meetings; compensation; disposition of funds; bonds; annual report.
§ 34-22-42. Powers and duties generally.
§ 34-22-43. Registry, records, and office of board.
Article 4. Board of Optometric Scholarship Awards.
§ 34-22-60. Establishment; composition.
§ 34-22-61. Powers and duties of board.
§ 34-22-62. Types of scholarships.
§ 34-22-63. Repayment of loans; service contracts.
§ 34-22-64. Contractual agreement of recipients; penalties for breach; institution of legal proceedings.
§ 34-22-65. Localities in need of optometrists.
Article 5. License to Practice Across State Lines.
§ 34-22-80. Legislative findings.
§ 34-22-81. Definitions.
§ 34-22-82. Telemedicine - Protocols; privacy practices.
§ 34-22-83. Telemedicine - Services; provider-patient relationship; standards of practice; confidentiality.
§ 34-22-84. Maintenance of records.
§ 34-22-85. Exceptions.
§ 34-22-86. Penalties.
§ 34-22-87. Rulemaking authority.
§ 34-22-88. Rules and regulations.
Article 6. Impaired Doctor of Optometry Treatment Program.
§ 34-22-100. Purpose.
§ 34-22-101. Definitions.
§ 34-22-102. Powers and duties of board.
§ 34-22-103. Procedures for notification of program, self-reporting, and participation.
§ 34-22-104. Evaluation; hearing.
§ 34-22-105. Restriction of license upon request.
§ 34-22-106. Confidentiality of records; discovery; limitations on testimony.
§ 34-22-107. Limitations or restrictions to employment on basis of treatment prohibited.
§ 34-22-108. Liability.
§ 34-22-109. Responsibilities of optometrists under article.
§ 34-22-110. Rules and regulations.