Appeal from decisions of board

Any person whose license has been revoked or suspended by the board may appeal to the superior court of the county of domicile of the board for a trial de novo by filing with the clerk a certified copy of the charge heard by the board and his petition requesting a trial. Upon demand by the applicant, the board shall make certified copies of any charges. When the copy of the charge is lodged with the clerk of the superior court of the county of domicile of the board and the required deposit of court cost is paid within ten days after the board’s findings, the appeal shall be considered perfected and shall be docketed and stand for trial. No such appeal shall operate as a supersedeas to such revocation or suspension. History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 148, § 16; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1706, § 18. 43-29-14. Duties when dispensing contact lenses; restrictions; qualified dispensing optician as engaging in lawful trade or occupation. (a) Dispensing opticians who dispense contact lenses shall instruct the wearer at the time the lenses are delivered to return to the prescribing and responsible optometrist or physician skilled in diseases of the eye for evaluation, approval, and follow-up care. (b) A dispensing optician may duplicate lenses without prescription, provided that a dispensing optician shall not substitute contact lenses for spectacles, eyeglasses, or other optical devices except as otherwise authorized in this chapter or engage in the diagnosis of diseases of the human eye or attempt to determine the refractive powers of the human eye or in any manner attempt to prescribe remedies for or treat diseases or ailments of human beings. (c) A dispensing optician who qualifies under this chapter shall be determined and recognized as engaging in a lawful trade or occupation in this state. History. Ga. L. 1956, p. 148, § 2; Ga. L. 1981, p. 1378, § 1. 908 43-29-16