Chapter does not apply to certain students, clinicians or instructors.
1. Except as provided in subsection 2, a person is exempt from the provisions of this chapter regulating the practice of optometry if he is engaged in a clinical program of a school or college of optometry accredited by the Board and if the person is:
(a) A student who is enrolled in a clinical program of an undergraduate or graduate course of study in optometry at such a school or college; or
(b) Licensed to practice optometry in another state and is employed as a clinician or instructor at such a school or college.
2. A person who is employed as a clinician or instructor and who engages in the practice of optometry in this State is required to be licensed by the Board.
Last modified: February 27, 2006