Qualifications of members; representative of general public not to participate in examination.
1. The Governor shall appoint:
(a) Three members who are licensed to practice optometry in the State of Nevada and are actually engaged in the practice of optometry.
(b) One member who is a representative of the general public. This member must not be:
(1) Licensed to practice optometry; or
(2) The spouse or the parent or child, by blood, marriage or adoption, of a person licensed to practice optometry.
2. A person shall not be appointed if he:
(a) Is the owner or co-owner of, a stockholder in, or a member of the faculty or board of directors or trustees of, any school of optometry;
(b) Is financially interested, directly or indirectly, in the manufacture or wholesaling of optical supplies; or
(c) Has been convicted of a felony or a gross misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.
3. The member who is a representative of the general public shall not participate in preparing, conducting or grading any examination required by the Board.
Last modified: February 27, 2006