2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 683 - Optometrists; Opticians
Section 683.220 - Licensing of applicant holding license in another state.


(1) Holds a license for the practice of optometry obtained by examination in another state of the United States. Any discipline or sanction related to the practice of optometry imposed upon the applicant by any state licensing agency must be disclosed on the application for licensure;
(2) Continuously engaged in the practice of optometry for not less than two years immediately preceding the application to the board;
(3) Has educational qualifications the board considers equivalent to the educational requirements necessary for licensing by the board at the time the applicant commenced the practice of optometry. The educational requirements shall include passing the National Board of Examiners in Optometry examination or its equivalent, as determined by the board;
(4) Meets the requirements for Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent certification established by rule by the board;
(5) Passes a written examination approved by the board on Oregon optometric law and administrative rules;
(6) Submits documentation satisfactory to the board of continuing optometric education hours equivalent to the requirements established by ORS 683.210; and
(7) Pays the application fee set by the board. [1977 c.243 §3; 1985 c.103 §8; 1987 c.443 §11; 1991 c.67 §184; 2001 c.458 §1]

Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

Volume : 17 - Occupations

Chapter 683 - Optometrists; Opticians

Section 683.010 - Definitions for ORS 683.010 to 683.310.

Section 683.030 - Persons and practices not affected.

Section 683.040 - Qualifications of applicants.

Section 683.060 - Examination of applicants; fee.

Section 683.100 - Notice to board of place of practice; responsibility for advertisements; notice given by board.

Section 683.120 - License renewal; fee; effect of failure to renew license.

Section 683.140 - Grounds for and nature of discipline; civil penalties.

Section 683.155 - Hearing.

Section 683.165 - Confidential information; liability of person providing information.

Section 683.180 - Prohibited acts and practices.

Section 683.190 - Acceptance of lens for duplication by unlicensed person prohibited; exception.

Section 683.200 - Standards of liability; removal of foreign bodies from eye; treatment with antiglaucoma medication.

Section 683.210 - Continuing education requirement; fee; rules.

Section 683.220 - Licensing of applicant holding license in another state.

Section 683.230 - Practice of telemedicine; requirements; rules.

Section 683.240 - Council on Optometric Nontopical Formulary; membership; duties; formulary and protocols.

Section 683.250 - Oregon Board of Optometry; qualification and terms of members; quorum.

Section 683.260 - Persons ineligible for membership on board.

Section 683.270 - Powers and duties of board; rules.

Section 683.278 - Continuing authority of board upon lapse, suspension, revocation or voluntary surrender of license.

Section 683.290 - Disposition of receipts.

Section 683.325 - Investigation of complaints and alleged violations; subpoenas.

Section 683.335 - Report of suspected violation; confidentiality of complaints; liability of complainant.