Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Utah Code Title 58. Occupations and Professions § 58-16a-701. Form of practice

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) An optometrist licensed under this chapter may engage in practice as an optometrist or in the practice of optometry only as an individual licensee. However, as an individual licensee he may be:

(a) an individual operating as a business proprietor;

(b) an employee of another person or corporation;

(c) a partner in a lawfully organized partnership;

(d) a lawfully formed professional corporation;

(e) a lawfully organized limited liability company;

(f) a lawfully organized business corporation; or

(g) any other form of organization recognized by the state and which is not prohibited by division rule made in collaboration with the board.

(2) Regardless of the form in which a licensee engages in the practice of optometry, the licensee may only permit the practice of optometry in that form of practice to be conducted by an individual:

(a) licensed in Utah as an optometrist under Section 58-16a-301; and

(b) who is able to lawfully and competently engage in the practice of optometry.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 58. Occupations and Professions § 58-16a-701. Form of practice - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-58-occupations-and-professions/ut-code-sect-58-16a-701/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard