Effective – 28 Aug 2007 336.010. Defining practice of optometry — other definitions. — 1. The “practice of optometry” is the examination, diagnosis, treatment, and preventative care of the eye, adnexa, and vision. The practice includes, but is not limited to: (1) The examination of the eye, adnexa, and vision to determine the accommodative and […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2016, 2 histories 336.020. Unlawful to practice optometry without license. — It shall be unlawful for any person to practice, to attempt to practice, or to offer to practice optometry, or to be employed by any person, corporation, partnership, association, or other entity that practice or attempts to practice without a […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2020, 3 histories 336.030. Persons qualified to receive license. — 1. A person is qualified to receive a license as an optometrist: (1) Who has graduated from a college or school of optometry approved by the board; and (2) Who has met either of the following conditions: (a) Has passed an […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2007 336.040. Applications, form, contents, fees. — Every person who desires to obtain a license to practice optometry shall apply to the board, in writing, on forms prepared and furnished by the board. The application shall state the required qualifications of the applicant, that the representations are made under oath or […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2007 336.050. Examinations to be held — to include what. — The board shall hold examinations of applicants for a license as an optometrist at such times and places as it may determine. The examination of applicants for a license as an optometrist may include both practical demonstrations and written and […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2007 336.060. Licenses to be issued, when. — Whenever the provisions of this chapter have been complied with, and upon payment of the license fee, the board shall issue a license as an optometrist. ——– (RSMo 1939 § 10118, A.L. 1981 S.B. 16, A.L. 2007 H.B. 780 merged with S.B. 308) […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2007 336.070. License to be displayed. — Every holder of an optometry license shall display the license in a conspicuous place in his or her principal office, place of business or employment. Whenever a licensed optometrist practices optometry away from his or her principal office, the licensee shall obtain a duplicate […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2020, 2 histories 336.080. Renewal of license — requirements. — 1. Every licensed optometrist who continues in active practice or service shall, on or before the renewal date, renew his or her license and pay the required renewal fee and present satisfactory evidence to the board of his or her attendance […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2020, 2 histories 336.110. Denial, revocation, or suspension of license, grounds for. — 1. The board may refuse to issue any certificate of registration or authority, permit or license required pursuant to this chapter for one or any combination of causes stated in subsection 2 of this section. The board shall […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1999 336.115. Injunction or restraining order issued, when — venue of action — order in addition to any other penalty. — 1. Upon application by the board, and the necessary burden having been met, a court of general jurisdiction may grant an injunction, restraining order or other order as may be […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1947 336.120. Persons exempt from operation of law. — The following persons, firms and corporations are exempt from the operation of the provisions of this chapter except the provisions of section 336.200: (1) Physicians or surgeons of any school lawfully entitled to practice in this state; (2) Persons, firms and corporations, […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1999 336.130. Board of optometry created — members, qualifications, terms, vacancies — officers, election, duties — rulemaking. — 1. The governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, shall appoint six members, five persons from among such practicing optometrists of the state as have had not less than five years’ […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2008, 2 histories 336.140. Board meetings — compensation of board members — fund created, use, transferred to general revenue, when. — 1. The board shall hold meetings for the examination of applicants for registration and the transaction of other business pertaining to its duties at least once in six months. Such […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1995 336.150. Duties of board — rulemaking, procedure, generally, this chapter. — 1. It shall be the duty of the board to examine all applications for registration submitted in proper form; to grant certificates of registration to such persons as may be entitled to the same under the provisions of this […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2018, 3 histories 336.160. Board may promulgate rules and employ personnel — fees, amount, how set. — 1. The board may adopt reasonable rules and regulations within the scope and terms of this chapter for the proper administration and enforcement thereof. It may employ such board personnel, as defined in subdivision […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1981 336.190. Violation of law, penalty. — Any person who shall violate or aid in the violation of any of the provisions of sections 336.010 to 336.220 shall upon conviction be deemed guilty of a class A misdemeanor. ——– (RSMo 1939 § 10123, A.L. 1967 p. 443, A.L. 1981 S.B. 16) […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1965 336.210. Discrimination in recommending or requiring professional services prohibited. — No official, employee, board, commission or agency of the state of Missouri, county, municipality, school district or any other political subdivision of the state shall discriminate between persons licensed under this chapter and chapter 334 when requiring or recommending services […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2007 336.220. Pharmaceuticals, certification for administering required — referral to physician required, when — standard of care — rulemaking authority. — 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1 of section 336.010, any optometrist who is not certified to use either diagnostic or therapeutic pharmaceutical agents shall continue to be prohibited from […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2007 336.225. Advertising requirements. — Any optometrist or any person, firm, or corporation employing or associated with an optometrist may advertise the availability of optometric service. The optometrist shall be responsible for ensuring that his or her name is prominently displayed at all of his or her practice locations. All eye […]
