Bill > H0317

This bill repeals and adds a new chapter to the existing law regarding optometric physicians in Idaho. The key provisions include: - Defining the practice of optometry and specifying the ophthalmic procedures that optometrists are not authorized to perform. - Requiring a license to practice optometry in Idaho, with certain exemptions. - Establishing a State Board of Optometry to oversee the licensing and regulation of optometrists. - Outlining the qualifications and requirements for licensure as an optometrist, including certification to use diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceutical agents. - Allowing for the issuance of inactive licenses and the endorsement of licenses from other states. - Authorizing the Board to take disciplinary action against licensed optometrists for various grounds, such as fraud, negligence, or violations of the law or Board rules. - Prohibiting the unlawful practice of optometry and the duplication of ophthalmic lenses without proper licensure, with penalties for such violations.

Health and Social Services, Justice

Health and Welfare Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2020/legislation/H0317/