Title 33 — Title 33 — Professions And Occupations
49 chapters · 1,124 sections in this title.
W.S. § 33-23-101 Definitions; authorized scope of practice; prohibited procedures; exceptions
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Definitions; authorized scope of practice; prohibited procedures; exceptions. (a) As used in this act: (i) "Board" means the Wyoming state board of examiners in optometry; (ii) "License" means a current license to practice optometry in this state issued by the board; (iii) under …
W.S. § 33-23-102 Optometrist's use of certain drugs; limitation
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Optometrist's use of certain drugs; limitation. An optometrist shall be allowed to administer and prescribe pharmaceutical agents related to the practice of optometry for the treatment of ocular disease, excluding schedule I and II narcotics, but allowing for the prescribing of h…
W.S. § 33-23-103 License required; civil suit; damages
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License required; civil suit; damages. (a) It is unlawful for any person in the state of Wyoming to practice or attempt to practice optometry or to advertise, or hold himself out as qualified to fit or adjust any lenses or lens in any manner or form as an aid to human eyesight, w…
W.S. § 33-23-104 Board of examiners in optometry; created; composition; designation; duties generally; appointment; qualifications and terms of members; vacancies; oath
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Board of examiners in optometry; created; composition; designation; duties generally; appointment; qualifications and terms of members; vacancies; oath. The Wyoming state board of examiners in optometry is created to carry out the purposes and enforce the provisions of this act. …
W.S. § 33-23-105 Board of examiners in optometry; officers; powers of members; meetings; quorum; records
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Board of examiners in optometry; officers; powers of members; meetings; quorum; records. The board shall annually elect officers. Each member of the board shall have the power, during his term of office to administer oaths and take affidavits, certifying thereto under his hand an…
W.S. § 33-23-106 Board of examiners in optometry; compensation of members; disposition of funds
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Board of examiners in optometry; compensation of members; disposition of funds. (a) Each member of the board may receive as compensation the sum paid each day to members of the state legislature for each day spent in board meetings and per diem and mileage as provided in W.S. 33-…
W.S. § 33-23-107 governor
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governor. Board of examiners in optometry; report to The board shall, as required by W.S. 9-2-1014, report to the governor.
W.S. § 33-23-108 Board of examiners in optometry; seal
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Board of examiners in optometry; seal. The board shall provide a seal which shall contain the words, "Wyoming State Board of Examiners in Optometry, Official Seal".
W.S. § 33-23-109 reciprocity
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reciprocity. Examinations; licensure; qualifications; (a) Any applicant for licensure under this act is required to pass the examination series administered by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry, or its successor agency, or any other examination specified by the board i…
W.S. § 33-23-110 Refusal, suspension or revocation of license
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Refusal, suspension or revocation of license. (a) The board may suspend, revoke or refuse to issue a license to any person who has been guilty of unprofessional and dishonest conduct, unethical conduct, conduct likely to deceive the public or failure to timely submit a renewal ap…
W.S. § 33-23-111 Limitation on rights conferred by license; prohibited acts
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Limitation on rights conferred by license; prohibited acts. (a) Nothing in this act shall be construed as conferring on the holder of a license issued by the board, the title "doctor of medicine," "ophthalmologist," or any other word or abbreviation indicating that he is engaged …
W.S. § 33-23-112 Repealed by Laws 1995, ch
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Repealed by Laws 1995, ch. 42, § 2.
W.S. § 33-23-113 requirements
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requirements. Advertising and display of license (a) An advertisement for the practice of optometry shall identify the license held pursuant to this act. The advertisement shall be free from deceptive or misleading information. (b) To communicate to the patient the license held p…
W.S. § 33-23-114 Continuing education courses required
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Continuing education courses required. All optometrists shall take courses of study in subjects relating to the practice of the profession of optometry for the utilization and application of new techniques, scientific and clinical advances, and achievements of research which will…
W.S. § 33-23-115 Penalty; injunction; civil penalty; jury trial
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Penalty; injunction; civil penalty; jury trial. (a) Any person who violates any provision of this act is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) or imprisoned not more than six (6) months in the county jail, o…
W.S. § 33-23-116 Rules and regulations
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Rules and regulations. The board may promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act.
W.S. § 33-23-117 Repealed by Laws 2021, ch
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Repealed by Laws 2021, ch. 78, § 2.