Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 380 - Optometry
Section 20-133c. - Optometrists. Agreements, leases or other contracts. Prohibited provisions.

On and after October 1, 2008, no agreement, lease or other contract entered into, renewed or extended between an optometrist and any other person shall contain any provision that: (1) Impedes an optometrist's ability to gain access to his or her professional office or patient records, provided any such agreement, lease or other contract may contain a provision that provides a reasonable protocol for the optometrist to gain access to the premises during nonbusiness hours for medical emergencies; or (2) limits, inhibits or prevents an optometrist's ability to communicate with his or her patients at any time.

(P.A. 08-184, S. 17.)

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