327:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. "Board" means the board of registration in optometry. II. " Dispensing pharmaceutical agents " means that a licensed optometrist authorized to use pharmaceutical agents may dispense a pharmaceutical agent to a patient if no charge is imposed for the pharmaceutical agent and the amount dispensed does not […]
327:10 Repealed by 1999, 197:21, III, eff. Jan. 1, 2000. –
327:11 Record of Licenses. – Every license issued by the board shall be numbered and recorded in the office of the board. A photograph of the person licensed shall be filed with the record. Source. 1911, 167:6. PL 207:12. RL 253:12. RSA 327:11. 1957, 36:3. 1999, 197:8, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.
327:12 Persons Excepted. – Nothing in this chapter shall apply to physicians or surgeons authorized to practice medicine or surgery under the laws of this state, nor to persons who neither practice nor profess to practice optometry, but who sell spectacles, eyeglasses or lenses either on prescription from such physicians or surgeons or from […]
327:13 Renewal of Licenses. – I. All licenses issued under this chapter shall be renewed biennially on or before June 30 upon payment of a $300 license renewal fee. II. Before May 1 of the year in which the license expires, the board shall mail to every optometrist licensed in the state an application […]
327:13-a Reinstatement. – Any person who has voluntarily surrendered a license, has allowed a license to expire, or whose license has been revoked by the board, may request reinstatement of the license by filing an application with the board. The board pursuant to RSA 541-A shall establish criteria in rules adopted by the board […]
327:14 Repealed by 1999, 197:21, IV, eff. Jan. 1, 2000. –
327:15 Repealed by 1999, 197:21, V, eff. Jan. 1, 2000. –
327:16 Display of License and License Renewal. – The original or a copy of the license renewal must be displayed in a conspicuous place in every office wherein the holder practices optometry; and, whenever required, the holder shall exhibit such license to the board or its authorized representatives. Source. 1911, 167:9. 1919, 78:2. PL […]
327:17 Repealed by 1999, 197:21, VI, eff. Jan. 1, 2000. –
327:18 Repealed by 1999, 197:21, VII, eff. Jan. 1, 2000. –
327:19 Repealed by 1999, 197:21, VIII, eff. Jan. 1, 2000. –
327:2 Board. – I. There shall be a board of registration in optometry consisting of 5 members; including 4 optometrists and one public member, each to be appointed by the governor, with the approval of the council, to a term of 5 years. No member shall be appointed to more than 2 consecutive terms. […]
327:20 Disciplinary Action. – I. The board may undertake disciplinary proceedings: (a) Upon its own initiative; or (b) Upon written complaint of any person which charges that a person licensed by the board has committed misconduct under paragraph II and which specifies the grounds therefor. II. Misconduct sufficient to support disciplinary proceedings under this […]
327:20-a Repealed by 1999, 197:21, IX, eff. Jan. 1, 2000. –
327:21 Complaints. – Proceedings for revocation shall be begun by written charges, which may be made by the board on its own motion or by any other person. Source. 1911, 167:10. PL 207:23. RL 253:23.
327:22 Hearings; Investigations. – I. The board shall take no disciplinary action without a hearing. At least 14 days prior to hearing, both parties to a disciplinary proceeding shall be served, either personally or by certified mail, with a written copy of the complaint filed and notice of the time and place of hearing. […]
327:23 Repealed by 1999, 197:21, X, eff. Jan. 1, 2000. –
327:24 Repealed by 1999, 197:21, XI, eff. Jan. 1, 2000. –
327:25 Repealed by 1999, 197:21, XII, eff. Jan. 1, 2000. –
