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SB 542 - This act modifies laws relating to the licensing of optometrists. The act modifies the definition of "the practice of optometry" and relocates provisions relating to the scope of practice found in other sections into this definition. The act allows for reciprocity for out-of-state licensees. The act raises the continuing education requirements from 8 hours annually to 32 hours within a 2 year period. The act removes notice requirements for board meetings and modifies the per diem of the board to $70. The act requires optometrists who are only authorized to administer diagnostic pharmaceutical agents to refer patients to a physician under certain circumstances. The act allows advertising for all optometrists as long as the name of the licensee is displayed at all practice locations. CHRIS HOGERTY
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