Title XXII — OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS

336.010. Defining practice of optometry — other definitions. — 1. The "practice of optometry" is the examination, diagnosis, treatment, and preventative care of the eye, adnexa, and vision. The practice includes, but is not limited to: (1) The examination of the eye, adnexa, and …

336.020. Unlawful to practice optometry without license. — It shall be unlawful for any person to practice, to attempt to practice, or to offer to practice optometry, or to be employed by any person, corporation, partnership, association, or other entity that practice or attempts…

336.025. Criminal background check, fingerprint submission. — 1. The state board of optometry may require that fingerprint submissions be made as part of an application seeking licensure to practice as an optometrist, as provided in sections 336.010 and 336.030. 2. If the state b…

336.030. Persons qualified to receive license. — 1. A person is qualified to receive a license as an optometrist: (1) Who has graduated from a college or school of optometry approved by the board; and (2) Who has met either of the following conditions: (a) Has passed an examinati…

336.040. Applications, form, contents, fees. — Every person who desires to obtain a license to practice optometry shall apply to the board, in writing, on forms prepared and furnished by the board. The application shall state the required qualifications of the applicant, that the…

336.050. Examinations to be held — to include what. — The board shall hold examinations of applicants for a license as an optometrist at such times and places as it may determine. The examination of applicants for a license as an optometrist may include both practical demonstrati…

336.060. Licenses to be issued, when. — Whenever the provisions of this chapter have been complied with, and upon payment of the license fee, the board shall issue a license as an optometrist. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 10118, A.L. 1981 S.B. 16, A.L. 2007 H.B. 780 merged with S.B. 3…

336.070. License to be displayed. — Every holder of an optometry license shall display the license in a conspicuous place in his or her principal office, place of business or employment. Whenever a licensed optometrist practices optometry away from his or her principal office, th…

336.080. Renewal of license — requirements. — 1. Every licensed optometrist who continues in active practice or service shall, on or before the renewal date, renew his or her license and pay the required renewal fee and present satisfactory evidence to the board of his or her att…

336.110. Denial, revocation, or suspension of license, grounds for. — 1. The board may refuse to issue any certificate of registration or authority, permit or license required pursuant to this chapter for one or any combination of causes stated in subsection 2 of this section. Th…

336.115. Injunction or restraining order issued, when — venue of action — order in addition to any other penalty. — 1. Upon application by the board, and the necessary burden having been met, a court of general jurisdiction may grant an injunction, restraining order or other orde…

336.120. Persons exempt from operation of law. — The following persons, firms and corporations are exempt from the operation of the provisions of this chapter except the provisions of section 336.200: (1) Physicians or surgeons of any school lawfully entitled to practice in this …

336.130. Board of optometry created — members, qualifications, terms, vacancies — officers, election, duties — rulemaking. — 1. The governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint six members, five persons from among such practicing optometrists of the state as…

336.140. Board meetings — compensation of board members — fund created, use, transferred to general revenue, when. — 1. The board shall hold meetings for the examination of applicants for registration and the transaction of other business pertaining to its duties at least once in…

336.150. Duties of board — rulemaking, procedure, generally, this chapter. — 1. It shall be the duty of the board to examine all applications for registration submitted in proper form; to grant certificates of registration to such persons as may be entitled to the same under the …

336.160. Board may promulgate rules and employ personnel — fees, amount, how set. — 1. The board may adopt reasonable rules and regulations within the scope and terms of this chapter for the proper administration and enforcement thereof. It may employ such board personnel, as def…

336.190. Violation of law, penalty. — Any person who shall violate or aid in the violation of any of the provisions of sections 336.010 to 336.220 shall upon conviction be deemed guilty of a class A misdemeanor. ­­-------- (RSMo 1939 § 10123, A.L. 1967 p. 443, A.L. 1981 S.B. 16) …

336.210. Discrimination in recommending or requiring professional services prohibited. — No official, employee, board, commission or agency of the state of Missouri, county, municipality, school district or any other political subdivision of the state shall discriminate between p…

336.220. Pharmaceuticals, certification for administering required — referral to physician required, when — standard of care — rulemaking authority. — 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1 of section 336.010, any optometrist who is not certified to use either diagnost…

336.225. Advertising requirements. — Any optometrist or any person, firm, or corporation employing or associated with an optometrist may advertise the availability of optometric service. The optometrist shall be responsible for ensuring that his or her name is prominently display…