Title 43 — Title 43
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O.C.G.A. § 43-30-1 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Board” means the State Board of Optometry. (2)(A) “Optometry” means the art and science of visual care and is declared to be a learned profession. The practice of optometry consists of the diagnosis and interpretation of the visual behavior…
O.C.G.A. § 43-30-10 Appeal from board decisions
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Actions of the board in granting, refusing to grant, or refusing to renew a license issued under this chapter or in revoking or suspending or refusing to revoke or suspend any such license shall be subject to appeal to the superior court in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50,…
O.C.G.A. § 43-30-11 Meetings, §43-30-4
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Members, §§43-30-2, 43-30-3. Officers, §43-30-4. Rules and regulations, §§43-30-4, 43-30-5. Terms of office, §43-30-3.
O.C.G.A. § 43-30-12 Unlicensed practice as constituting a nuisance; injunction
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The practice of optometry by any unregistered or unlicensed optometrist is declared to be a menace and a nuisance and dangerous to the public health and safety; and the board shall promptly abate such practice by filing an action for an injunction in the county in which such pract…
O.C.G.A. § 43-30-13 Construction of chapter
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(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to physicians and surgeons duly licensed to practice medicine, nor to prevent persons from selling spectacles or eyeglasses on prescription from any duly qualified optometrist or physician, nor to prevent any person from sell…
O.C.G.A. § 43-30-14 GLASS EYES
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Manufacture and sale, §43-29-17. GLAUCOMA. Marijuana. Use of marijuana for treatment, §§43-34-120 to 43-34-126. Optometry. Doctor of optometry prohibited from treating glaucoma, §43-30-1. GOGGLES. Sale of nonprescription glasses, §43-29-17. GOOD FAITH —Cont’d Dentists. Board of d…
O.C.G.A. § 43-30-3 Terms of office for board members; vacancies
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Two members of the board shall be appointed for one year, two for two years, and one for three years; and after the expiration of the terms of office of the members so first appointed, subsequent appointments shall be for a term of three years. Any vacancy that may occur from any …
O.C.G.A. § 43-30-5 Terms of office, §43-30-3
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Certificates of registration, §43-30-6. Applications, §43-30-7. Biennial registration, §43-30-8. Display, §43-30-6.1. Examinations, §43-30-7. Pharmacological training, §43-30-7. Refusal or revocation, §43-30-9. Appeal, §43-30-10. Disciplinary action generally, §§43-30-9 to 43-30-1…
O.C.G.A. § 43-30-5.1 Advertising requirements
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Any truthful written or broadcast advertising for eye exam services whether regional or national by any optical firm with more than seven locations in the State of Georgia shall not be required to list the name of the optometrist in the advertisement provided those optometrists pr…
O.C.G.A. § 43-30-6 Certificate of registration required
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It shall be unlawful for any person to practice optometry in this state unless he shall have first obtained a certificate of registration from the board and filed same with the clerk of the superior court of the county in which such practice is conducted. History. Ga. L. 1916, p. 83…
O.C.G.A. § 43-30-6.1 Display of license or certificate of registration
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Persons holding a license or certificate of registration issued by the board shall display that license or certificate in a conspicuous place in that person’s principal place of practice. History. Code 1981, § 43-30-6.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1982, p. 1278, § 4. 43-30-7. Certification a…
O.C.G.A. § 43-30-7 Definitions
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State Board of Optometry; composition; qualifications of members. Terms of office for board members; vacancies. Election of board officers; rules, regulations, and bylaws as to board’s proceedings; meetings. Adoption of rules and regulations by board generally; restrictions on pra…
O.C.G.A. § 43-30-8 Examinations
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Certificates of registration, §43-30-7. Fee-splitting prohibited, §43-1B-4. Felony conviction. Notice to licensing authority, §43-1-27. Glaucoma. Practice of optometry, §43-30-1. Identification as to type of license held by health care practitioners, §43-1-33. Immunity. Volunteers …
O.C.G.A. § 43-30-9 Refusal or revocation of certificates; appeals
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(a) The board shall refuse to issue its certificate of registration and may revoke its certificate of registration issued to any person who is not of good moral character, or who commits an act involving moral turpitude, or who is guilty of unprofessional conduct, or whose certifica…