Georgia Code, Title 43, Chapter 30 - Optometrists
- § 43-30-1 - Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: (1) "Board" means the State Board of Optometry. (2) (A) "Optometry" means the art and science of...
- § 43-30-2 - Creation of Board; Composition; Qualifications of Members
(a) It shall be the duty of the Governor to appoint a State Board of Optometry to consist of six members. This board shall...
- § 43-30-3 - Terms of Office for Board Members; Vacancies
Two members of the board shall be appointed for one year, two for two years, and one for three years; and after the expiration...
- § 43-30-4 - Election of Board Officers; Rules, Regulations, and Bylaws As to Board's Proceedings; Meetings
The board shall annually elect a president and a vice-president who shall hold their offices until their successors are elected and qualified. The board...
- § 43-30-5 - Adoption of Rules and Regulations by Board Generally; Restrictions on Practice Locations for Doctors of Optometry
The board shall have the authority and power to adopt, establish, enforce, and maintain rules and regulations applicable to the practice of optometry adequate...
- § 43-30-5.1 - Advertising Requirements
Any truthful written or broadcast advertising for eye exam services whether regional or national by any optical firm with more than seven locations in...
- § 43-30-6 - Certificate of Registration Required
It shall be unlawful for any person to practice optometry in this state unless he shall have first obtained a certificate of registration from...
- § 43-30-6.1 - Display of License or Certificate of Registration
Persons holding a license or certificate of registration issued by the board shall display that license or certificate in a conspicuous place in that...
- § 43-30-7 - Certification and Registration Requirement; Comity; Qualifications Examination
(a) All persons engaged in the practice of optometry or who wish to begin the practice of optometry shall apply through the division director...
- § 43-30-8 - Biennial Registration; Educational Programs for Optometrists; Forfeiture of Certificate Upon Failure to Comply; Reinstatement of Certificate
(a) Each person practicing optometry shall register biennially with the division director by completing and filing a form to be furnished by the board.(b)...
- § 43-30-9 - Refusal or Revocation of Certificates; Appeals
(a) The board shall refuse to issue its certificate of registration and may revoke its certificate of registration issued to any person who is...
- § 43-30-10 - Appeal From Board Decisions
Actions of the board in granting, refusing to grant, or refusing to renew a license issued under this chapter or in revoking or suspending...
- § 43-30-11 - Agency Representative to Determine Contested Cases; Judicial Review
(a) Upon the written request of the board, the division director shall have the power under paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section...
- § 43-30-12 - Unlicensed Practice As Constituting a Nuisance; Injunction
The practice of optometry by any unregistered or unlicensed optometrist is declared to be a menace and a nuisance and dangerous to the public...
- § 43-30-13 - Construction of Chapter
(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to physicians and surgeons duly licensed to practice medicine, nor to prevent persons from...
- § 43-30-14 - Practicing Optometry Without a License
Any person who practices optometry or who offers or pretends to practice or holds himself or herself out as eligible to practice optometry and...
- § 43-30-15 - Termination
Repealed by Ga. L. 1992, p. 3137, ยง 25, effective July 1, 1992.
Last modified: October 14, 2016