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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 17. The following are unlawful and a violation of this chapter:
(1) For any person or persons to open an office for the purpose of practicing optometry in this state, or to announce to the public in any way an intention to practice optometry in any county in this state, without first having obtained a license from the board.
(2) For any person or persons, except a licensed optometrist or optometrists under this chapter whose licenses have not been revoked or lapsed, to hold himself out by the use of any sign, newspaper, advertisement, pamphlet, circular, or any other means as qualified to practice optometry.
(3) For any person or persons, except a licensed optometrist or optometrists under this chapter whose licenses have not been revoked or lapsed, to have possession of any trial lenses, trial frames, graduated test cards, or other appliances or instruments used in the practice of optometry for the purpose of rendering assistance to patrons in the selection of contact lenses, lenses, or eyeglasses, or to sell ophthalmic lenses or to replace broken contact lenses or lenses in eyeglasses except upon the prescription of a regularly licensed optometrist, or a physician and surgeon exempted by this chapter. An ophthalmic lens, within the meaning of this chapter, is any lens which has a spherical or cylindrical or prismatic power or value and is ground pursuant to a prescription.
(4) For any person, not licensed under this chapter or who has not paid the annual renewal fee as in this chapter provided to be paid, to practice optometry as defined in this chapter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 25. Professions and Occupations § 25-24-1-17 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-25-professions-and-occupations/in-code-sect-25-24-1-17/
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