§ 2111. Certification and registration for successful applicants.
§ 2111. Certification and registration for successful applicants. All persons successfully passing the examinations for licensure as required by the chapter shall be registered in the Board Register, which shall be kept by the Division of Professional Regulation, as licensed to practice optometry and shall also receive an endorsement of such registration. 25 Del. Laws, […]
§ 2112. Issuance and renewal of licenses.
§ 2112. Issuance and renewal of licenses. The Board shall issue a license to each applicant who meets the requirements of this chapter for licensure as an optometrist and who pays the fee established under § 2105 of this title. Each license shall be renewed biennially, in such manner as is determined by the Division […]
§ 2113. Grounds for refusal, revocation or suspension of licenses [Effective until Jan. 1, 2023].
§ 2113. Grounds for refusal, revocation or suspension of licenses [Effective until Jan. 1, 2023]. (a) A practitioner licensed under this chapter shall be subject to disciplinary actions set forth in § 2115 of this title if, after a hearing, the Board finds that the optometrist has: (1) Practiced in a merchandising store; (2) Practiced […]
§ 2113. Grounds for refusal, revocation or suspension of licenses [Effective Jan. 1, 2023].
§ 2113. Grounds for refusal, revocation or suspension of licenses [Effective Jan. 1, 2023]. (a) A practitioner licensed under this chapter shall be subject to disciplinary actions set forth in § 2115 of this title if, after a hearing, the Board finds that the optometrist has: (1) Practiced in a merchandising store; (2) Practiced in […]
§ 2114. Complaints.
§ 2114. Complaints. All complaints shall be received and investigated by the Division of Professional Regulation in accordance with § 8735 of Title 29 and the Division shall be responsible for issuing a final written report at the conclusion of its investigation. When it is determined that an individual is engaging in the practice of […]
§ 2115. Disciplinary sanctions.
§ 2115. Disciplinary sanctions. (a) The Board may impose any of the following sanctions, singly or in combination, when it finds that 1 of the conditions or violations set forth in § 2113 of this title applies to a practitioner regulated by this chapter: (1) Issue a letter of reprimand; (2) Publicly censure a practitioner; […]
§ 2116. Hearing procedures.
§ 2116. Hearing procedures. (a) If a complaint is filed with the Board pursuant to § 8735 of Title 29, alleging violation of § 2115 of this chapter, the Board shall set a time and place to conduct a hearing on the complaint. Notice of the hearing shall be given and the hearing conducted in […]
§ 2117. Reinstatement of a suspended license; removal from probationary status.
§ 2117. Reinstatement of a suspended license; removal from probationary status. (a) As a condition to reinstatement of a suspended license or removal from probationary status, the Board may reinstate such license if, after a hearing, the Board is satisfied that the licensee or registrant has taken the prescribed corrective actions and otherwise satisfied all […]
§ 2118. Exemptions.
§ 2118. Exemptions. (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the sale and/or application of spectacles in the ordinary course of trade, provided no part of this chapter is violated by this exemption. (b) Those persons having the degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy and licensed to practice medicine […]
§ 2119. Discrimination by state boards between optometrists and ophthalmologists forbidden.
§ 2119. Discrimination by state boards between optometrists and ophthalmologists forbidden. No state board or commission, created or existing by law, including public schools and other state agencies, in the performance of their duties, shall in any way show any discrimination between optometrists and ophthalmologists. All boards or commissions shall honor ocular reports or other […]