The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the following persons: 1. Persons who sell spectacles, eyeglasses, or other articles of merchandise without attempting to practice optometry. 2. Student interns who are currently enrolled in an optometry school or college accredited by the accreditation council on optometric education of the American optometric association, or its successor agency, or who have graduated no more than six months prior, and are under the immediate and direct supervision of a licensed optometrist. 3. Physicians and surgeons licensed under chapter 43-17.
43-13-03. North Dakota state board of optometry - Members - Appointment - Qualifications - Terms of office - Oath - Vacancies. The North Dakota state board of optometry consists of seven members appointed by the governor for a term of five years each, with their terms of office so arranged that at least one term expires on June thirtieth of each year. Five of the members of the board must be resident licensed optometrists who have an established optometric practice in this state and are
engaged in the actual practice of optometry in this state. Each member of the board shall qualify by taking the oath required of civil officers and filing the same with the secretary of the board. A member of the board shall hold office until a successor is appointed and qualified. A vacancy on the board must be filled by appointment by the governor for the remainder of the unexpired term.