Ohio Administrative Code

(A) The state vision professionals board fees are nonrefundable.(1) Optometrist:(a) Three hundred fifty dollars for application for a certificate of licensure to practice optometry;(b) Three hundred fifty dollars for renewal of a certificate to practice optometry;(c) One hundred …

The employing of any solicitor or agent for the purpose of securing patients or acting as a solicitor or agent in the referring of patients is prohibited.Engaging in the division of fees for the referral of patients, or receiving of any article of value in return for a specific r…

Licensed optometrists, opticians and registered apprentices shall have codes of ethical practice as stated in 4725.66 of the Revised Code for all licensees and registrants.(A) "Unprofessional conduct" means any departure from or failure to conform to the minimal standards of acce…

Accepting any payment except from the holder of a certificate of licensure, a not for profit corporation or foundation or a professional corporation as defined in Chapter 1785.02 of the Revised Code is prohibited.An optometrist cannot work for an unlicensed individual or an optic…

The permitting of another person to use a certificate of licensure for any purpose constitutes "dishonesty and unprofessional conduct" as that phrase is used in section 4725.19 of the Revised Code. The impersonation of another holder of a certificate of licensure for any purpose …

The performance of optometric services for the public while in the employ of or while under the direct or indirect control of any person or entity of any kind other than a holder of a certificate of optometric licensure, a corporation of holders of certificates of optometric lice…

The release of confidential records regarding the treatment of a patient or physical condition of that patient is a matter within the control of the patient. The patient may request a copy of the records or waive the privilege of confidentiality for the records to be furnished to…

The use of the words "eye specialist," "contact lens specialist," optometric eye specialist," "expert" or any other words of similar import of proficiency, skill, knowledge, or methods of practice constitutes "dishonesty or unprofessional conduct" as that phrase is used in sectio…

An optometrist shall notify the optometry board office within seventy-two hours of the occurrence of any instance of a clinically significant drug-induced side effect in a patient resulting from the optometrist administering, employing, applying, or furnishing such topical ocular…

Each optometrist who holds a current licensure certificate shall notify the board of the primary address where the optometrist is in practice and wherein the certificate of licensure is displayed.The holder of a licensure certificate shall notify the board of any change of addres…

The name or all names of optometrists practicing at a location must be prominently displayed to the public. The minimum requirement is the licensee's name and O.D., or optometrist or doctor of optometry.If optometrists are employed by another optometrist, the minimum requirement …

(A) Each optometrist who conducts an eye examination for a patient shall be responsible for providing the patient with certain information prior to and during the course of the examination to permit the patient to make informed decisions.(B) The usual and customary fees for an ey…

(A) Definitions:(1) "Delegation" means the transfer of authority for the performance of a selected optometric activity or task from a licensed optometrist authorized to perform the activity or task to ancillary personnel who do not have the authority to perform the activity or ta…

(A) Accepted and prevailing standards of care presuppose a professional relationship between a patient and a licensed optometrist when the licensed optometrist is prescribing controlled substances. By definition, a licensed optometrist may never have such a relationship with hims…

A licensed optometrist may include at least the following specifications in the writing of a prescription for contact lenses:(A) Rigid contact lenses(1) Base curve(2) Peripheral curve or curves, including curvature and width(3) Overall diameter(4) Optical zone diameter(5) Power(6…

A licensed optometrist shall not permit any person to modify or order modification of any optical accessory which requires a prescription except upon written instruction of a licensed optometrist or physician. Last updated May 1, 2025 at 12:51 PM Authorized By: 119.03, 4725.09 Am…

A licensed optometrist may permit an unlicensed person to perform the following duties in the optometric practice:(A) Manufacture a rigid contact lens upon the written prescription of a licensed optometrist or physician, which prescription includes, as a minimum, the following: b…

A licensed optometrist shall not permit any ancillary personnel, including licensed opticians, to perform the following duties in the optometric practice:(A) Make the determination as to whether or not a patient may safely and comfortably wear contact lenses.(B) Use a phoropter o…

A licensed optometrist will provide the patient on completion of the examination and diagnosis a copy of the prescription for any vision correcting item, device or procedure unless there are significant medical reasons which would prohibit the immediate release. The medical condi…

(A) Approved optometry educational programs include, but are not limited to meeting the conditions in section 4725.10 of the Revised Code.(B) Prior to approval of a college level program of opticianry, the board will consider the following information provided by the program whic…

Continuing education programs must meet the following requirements in order to receive board approval and credit.(A) Optometrists: (1) Programs shall relate to the practice of optometry that will contribute to the advancement, extension and enhancement of professional skill, clin…

(A) A licensed optometrist requesting exemption from compliance with the continuing education requirement for a study compliance year because of illness or undo hardship shall include documentation required by the board with valid reasons prior to the renewal of any certificate o…

Certificate of attendance at continuing education courses shall be submitted by every licensed optometrist prior to renewal of any certificate of licensure or the licensee may utilize the OE tracker, or equivelent approved program and request the board staff conduct an online con…

(A) In the absence of contrary action by the board, the most current version of Robert's Rules of Order, newly revised, shall apply unless in conflict with Chapter 2925., 3715., 3719., 3796., 4729., or 4752. of the Revised Code or agency 3796 or 4729 of the Administrative Code.(B…

(A) The president will appoint a board member, during the first meeting of each new fiscal year, to be responsible for each of the following board matters:(1) Citation review and issuance;(2) Budget/finance;(3) Continuing education, examination, internship and licensure;(4) Legis…

(A) Notice of meetings.Any person may obtain the time and place of all regularly scheduled meetings and the time, place, and purpose of all special meetings of the state board of pharmacy, as required by division (F) of section 121.22 of the Revised Code, by:(1) Calling the telep…

(A) Public records, as defined in section 149.43 of the Revised Code, maintained by the state board of pharmacy, are available for inspection at the board office between normal business hours, Monday through Friday of each week, state holidays excluded.(B) Copies of public record…

(A) As used in agency 4729 of the Administrative Code, "disqualifying offense" means a criminal offense that is contained in the list adopted pursuant to paragraph (B) of this rule, and any existing or former criminal offense that is substantially equivalent to those explicitly c…

For the purposes of administrative rules promulgated in accordance with section 1347.15 of the Revised Code, the following definitions apply:(A) "Access," as a noun, means an opportunity to copy, view, or otherwise perceive whereas "access" as a verb means to copy, view, or other…

(A) Procedures for accessing confidential personal information.For personal information systems, whether manual or computer systems, that contain confidential personal information, the board shall do the following:(1) Criteria for accessing confidential personal information. Pers…

(A) Pursuant to section 4729.08 of the Revised Code, the state board of pharmacy recognizes and approves all pharmacy programs or schools of pharmacy that have candidate or accreditation status with the accreditation council for pharmacy education (A.C.P.E.). The board, by resolu…

(A) "A.C.P.E." means the accreditation council for pharmacy education.(B) "Continuing education unit" or "C.E.U." means ten contact hours of participation in an organized continuing pharmacy education experience presented by a provider listed in paragraph (C) of this rule.(C) "Co…

In-state providers of pharmacy jurisprudence continuing education who seek approval by the state board of pharmacy must demonstrate ability and willingness to offer quality pharmacy jurisprudence continuing education in a responsible manner and shall submit evidence of this on ap…

In-state providers seeking approval by the state board of pharmacy must demonstrate ability and willingness to monitor and report volunteer services for continuing pharmacy education provided in accordance with section 4745.04 of the Revised Code in a responsible manner and shall…

If any provision of the rules in agency 4729 of the Administrative Code or if the application of any provision of the rules in agency 4729 of the Administrative Code is held or found to be invalid, unconstitutional, void, or ineffective, the invalidity shall not affect any other …

Pursuant to section 4729.01 of the Revised Code, the state board of pharmacy hereby designates the following dangerous drugs, which have been approved by the federal food and drug administration for the reversal of a known or suspected opioid-related overdose, as overdose reversa…

(A) Pursuant to sections 4729.261 and 2925.14 of the Revised Code, the state board of pharmacy hereby determines that drug testing strips and reagent kits are effective at reducing drug poisoning by determining the presence of the following compounds:(1) Fentanyl and fentanyl-rel…

19.03 PDF: As used in this division:(A) "Abandoned application" means an application for a licensure pursuant to this division where the applicant fails to complete all application requirements within thirty days after being notified by the board. An applicant forfeits all fees a…

19.03 PDF: (A) Pursuant to sections 4729.07 and 4729.13 of the Revised Code, pharmacist licensure by examination shall consist of:(1) The "North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination" (NAPLEX) administered by the national association of boards of pharmacy (NABP); and(2) A jur…

19.03 PDF: (A) An applicant seeking licensure as a pharmacist by reciprocity shall comply with all the following:(1) Be at least eighteen years of age.(2) Obtain a degree in pharmacy from a school of pharmacy approved by the state board of pharmacy.(3) Have met the applicable pra…

19.03 PDF: (A) Each person seeking to apply to take the examinations for licensure as a pharmacist shall submit the required application materials and fees to the national association of boards of pharmacy (NABP) and the following to the state board of pharmacy:(1) A completed ap…

19.03 PDF: Successful completion of the "Test of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-based test" (TOEFL iBT) shall be the following minimum scores or higher:(A) Writing: twenty-four;(B) Speaking: twenty-six;(C) Listening: twenty-one; and(D) Reading: twenty-two. Last updated M…

19.03 PDF: (A) Pursuant to section 4729.071 of the Revised Code, an applicant seeking an initial license as a pharmacist by examination or reciprocity must first submit fingerprint impressions to the Ohio bureau of criminal identification and investigation (BCI&I) for a criminal …

19.03 PDF: (A) A pharmacist, who has a legal change of name, shall notify the board of pharmacy, in a manner determined by the board, within thirty days from the effective date of such change. Such notification of a name change shall be accompanied by one of the following:(1) A n…

19.03 PDF: (A) Except as provided in paragraph (B) of this rule, a pharmacist license issued by the state board of pharmacy in accordance with Chapter 4729. of the Revised Code entitles the individual to whom it is issued to practice as a pharmacist until the next renewal date.(B…

19.03 PDF: (A) Renewal of an expired license.(1) In accordance with section 5903.10 of the Revised Code, a holder of an expired license shall be granted a renewal of the license by the state board of pharmacy at the usual cost without penalty and without re-examination if not oth…

19.03 PDF: (A) As used in this rule: (1) "Military duty" has the same meaning as in section 4743.041 of the Revised Code.(2) "In good standing" means an applicant to which both the following apply:(a) Has not been denied a license, registration, or certificate by any public agenc…