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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
When the board finds that a licensed optometrist undersection 148.57has violated a provision or provisions ofsections 148.52to148.62, it may do one or more of the following:
(1) revoke the license;
(2) suspend the license;
(3) impose limitations or conditions on the optometrist's practice of optometry, including the limitation of scope of practice to designated field specialties; the imposition of retraining or rehabilitation requirements; the requirement of practice under supervision; or the conditioning of continued practice on demonstration of knowledge or skills by appropriate examination or other review of skill and competence;
(4) impose a civil penalty not exceeding $10,000 for each separate violation, the amount of the civil penalty to be fixed so as to deprive the optometrist of any economic advantage gained by reason of the violation charged or to reimburse the board for the cost of the investigation and proceeding; and
(5) censure or reprimand the licensed optometrist.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Minnesota Statutes Health (Ch. 144-159) § 148.607. Disciplinary actions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mn/health-ch-144-159/mn-st-sect-148-607/
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