Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 381 - Opticians
Section 20-145. - Definition of licensed optician.

A licensed optician, for the purposes of this chapter, shall be defined as follows: One having a knowledge of optics and skilled in the technique of producing and reproducing ophthalmic lenses and kindred products and mounting the same to supporting materials and the fitting of the same to the eyes.

(1949 Rev., S. 4520; P.A. 80-484, S. 154, 176.)
History: P.A. 80-484 deleted definition of “mechanical optician”.
Cited. 132 C. 35.

Structure Connecticut General Statutes

Connecticut General Statutes

Title 20 - Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards

Chapter 381 - Opticians

Section 20-139. - Purpose and legislative policy.

Section 20-139a. - Board of Examiners for Opticians.

Section 20-140. - Commission of Opticians. Appointment and qualifications.

Section 20-140a. - Receipts credited to General Fund.

Section 20-141. - Powers and duties of board and commissioner.

Section 20-142. - Meetings of commission.

Section 20-143. - Commissioner may employ inspectors. Duties of inspectors.

Section 20-144. - Compensation and expenses of commission. Executive secretary.

Section 20-145. - Definition of licensed optician.

Section 20-146. - Licensed opticians; examinations, continuing education requirements. Licensure without examination.

Section 20-146a. - Registration of inmates as apprentices. Credit toward licensure.

Section 20-147. - Waiver of requirements in case of veterans.

Section 20-147a. - Students enrolled in opticianry programs.

Section 20-148. - Qualifications of assistant licensed opticians and assistant mechanical opticians.

Section 20-149. - License fees. Renewal.

Section 20-150. - Where optical goods may be sold. Exception. Unfair trade practice.

Section 20-151. - Optical selling permits.

Section 20-152. - Optical retail vendor permit.

Section 20-153. - Optical permit. Product; standards of quality.

Section 20-153a. - Lens and frame requirements.

Section 20-154. - Regulations concerning licenses and permits. Disciplinary action; grounds.

Section 20-155. - Complaints concerning license or permit holders.

Section 20-156. - Appeal.

Section 20-157. - License and permit to be conspicuously displayed.

Section 20-158. - Restricted use of license or permit.

Section 20-159. - Apprentices to register; certification by employer.

Section 20-160. - Deceptive ownership or management of optical establishments. Misuse of designations.

Section 20-161. - Penalty.

Section 20-162. - Exceptions for certified optometrists and physicians and surgeons.