HB 867 -- OPTOMETRY

If it is found that a person is practicing optometry without a
license or in a manner that is a threat to the public at large,
the Board of Optometry is given the authority to request courts
of general jurisdiction to issue injunctions, restraining
orders, or other orders to prohibit the person from practicing.

HB 867 -- OPTOMETRY (McKenna)

If it is found that persons are practicing optometry without a
license or are deemed as a threat to the public at large, the
Board of Optometry is given the authority to request  courts of
general jurisdiction to issue injunctions, restraining orders,
or other orders to prohibit someone from practicing.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

HB 867 -- OPTOMETRY

SPONSOR:  McKenna

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee
on Professional Registration and Licensing by a vote of 15 to 0.

If it is found that persons are practicing optometry without a
license or are deemed as a threat to the public at large, the
Board of Optometry is given the authority to request  courts of
general jurisdiction to issue injunctions, restraining orders,
or other orders to prohibit someone from practicing.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that this bill gives the board the
same authority as other boards to have injunctive relief.

Testifying for the bill were Representative McKenna; and
Missouri State Board of Optometry.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Bob Dominique, Legislative Analyst

HB 867 -- Optometry

Sponsor:  McKenna

If it is found that certain persons are practicing optometry
without a license or are deemed as a threat to the public at
large, the Board of Optometry is given the authority to request
courts of general jurisdiction to issue injunctions, restraining
orders, or other orders to prohibit someone from practicing.