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Montana Statutes, Title 37

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Title 37

71 chapters · 947 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 37947 Ch 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS69 Ch 7, PHARMACY65 Ch 19, MORTICIANS AND FUNERAL SERVICES45 Ch 2, GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO HEALT…39 Ch 54, REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS38 Ch 61, ATTORNEYS AT LAW38 Ch 3, MEDICINE32 Ch 18, VETERINARY MEDICINE28 Ch 4, DENTISTRY AND DENTAL HYGIENE27 Ch 8, NURSING27 Ch 51, REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESPERSONS27 Ch 47, OUTFITTERS AND GUIDES24 Ch 50, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS21 Ch 67, ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS21

12 sections·Filtered byTitle 37✕Ch 10✕

Mont. Code Ann. § 37-10-101 Definitions -- Practice Of Optometry
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(1) The practice of optometry is the profession constituting the art and science of visual care and includes any one of the following acts: (a) the optometric examination or optometric diagnosis of all of those physiological or anatomical parts or functions that consummate the pr…
Mont. Code Ann. § 37-10-102 Exemptions
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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to: (1) physicians and surgeons authorized to practice under the laws of the state of Montana; (2) a person employed in the office of and acting under the direct personal supervision of a physician or surgeon; (3) an optician pe…
Mont. Code Ann. § 37-10-103 Use Of Drugs Not Prohibited By Pharmacy Law
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The use of drugs by a licensed optometrist as stated in 37-10-101 is not prohibited by Title 37, chapter 7.
Mont. Code Ann. § 37-10-104 Public Agencies -- Discrimination Prohibited
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All agencies of the state and its subdivisions administering relief, public assistance, public welfare assistance, social security health insurance, or other health service under the laws of this state shall accept the services of licensed optometrists for any service covered by …

Mont. Code Ann. § 37-10-105 Purpose

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The legislature finds that the practice of the profession of optometry is a privilege and is not a natural right of individuals. The legislature considers it necessary, in the interests of protecting the public health, safety, and welfare and in order to provide for the optometri…

Mont. Code Ann. § 37-10-201 Organization -- Meetings

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The board shall annually choose from its members a president and secretary, both of whom may administer oaths and take affidavits. The board shall meet at least once each year, at Helena or some other place within the state designated by the president and, in addition, whenever t…

Mont. Code Ann. § 37-10-202 Rulemaking Power

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The board may adopt rules for the regulation, conduct, supervision, and procedure governing all applicants for licensure as optometrists and the practice of optometry not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter.

Mont. Code Ann. § 37-10-203 Compensation Of Members -- Expenses -- Deposit Of Moneys

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(1) Each member of the board is entitled to receive compensation and travel expenses as provided for in 37-1-133. (2) Money collected by the department shall be deposited in the state special revenue fund for the use of the board, subject to 37-1-101(6).

Mont. Code Ann. § 37-10-301 License Required For Practice -- Unlawful Acts

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A person may not: (1) practice optometry in this state unless that person has first obtained a license; (2) sell, barter, or offer to sell or barter a license issued by the department; (3) purchase or procure by barter a license with intent to use the license as evidence of the h…

Mont. Code Ann. § 37-10-302 Qualifications -- Application

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(1) The board shall adopt rules relative to and governing the qualifications of applicants for licensure as optometrists and the qualifications for certification of licensed optometrists to perform laser surgical procedures. (2) A person is not eligible to receive a license unles…

Mont. Code Ann. § 37-10-304 Course In Use Of Diagnostic And Therapeutic Drugs Required

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(1) (a) In addition to the requirements of 37-10-302, each person desiring to practice optometry shall satisfactorily complete a course with particular emphasis on the topical application of diagnostic agents to the eye for the purpose of examination of the human eye and the anal…

Mont. Code Ann. § 37-10-306 License To Be Displayed In Office

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Every person to whom a license is granted shall display the license in a conspicuous part of the person's office in which the practice of optometry is conducted.