Delaware Code
Chapter 21. OPTOMETRY
§ 2114. Complaints.

All complaints shall be received and investigated by the Division of Professional Regulation in accordance with § 8735 of Title 29 and the Division shall be responsible for issuing a final written report at the conclusion of its investigation.
When it is determined that an individual is engaging in the practice of optometry or is using the title “optometrist” and is not licensed under the laws of this State, the Board shall apply to the office of the Attorney General to issue a cease and desist order after formally warning the unlicensed practitioner in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
Any complaints involving allegations of unprofessional conduct or incompetence shall be investigated by the Division of Professional Regulation.

Structure Delaware Code

Delaware Code

Title 24 - Professions and Occupations

Chapter 21. OPTOMETRY

§ 2100. Objectives.

§ 2101. Definition of practice of optometry.

§ 2102. Board of Examiners in Optometry; appointment; qualifications; terms of office; vacancies; suspension or removal; unexcused absences; compensation.

§ 2103. Organization; meetings; officers; quorum.

§ 2104. Powers and duties.

§ 2105. Fees.

§ 2106. License required.

§ 2107. Qualifications of applicant; report to Attorney General; judicial review [Effective until Jan. 1, 2023].

§ 2107. Qualifications of applicant; report to Attorney General; judicial review [Effective Jan. 1, 2023].

§ 2109. Reciprocity.

§ 2110. Internship requirements; temporary licenses.

§ 2111. Certification and registration for successful applicants.

§ 2112. Issuance and renewal of licenses.

§ 2113. Grounds for refusal, revocation or suspension of licenses [Effective until Jan. 1, 2023].

§ 2113. Grounds for refusal, revocation or suspension of licenses [Effective Jan. 1, 2023].

§ 2114. Complaints.

§ 2115. Disciplinary sanctions.

§ 2116. Hearing procedures.

§ 2117. Reinstatement of a suspended license; removal from probationary status.

§ 2118. Exemptions.

§ 2119. Discrimination by state boards between optometrists and ophthalmologists forbidden.

§ 2120. Penalty.

§ 2121. Continuing education requirements.

§ 2122. Prescription requirements.

§ 2123. Duty to report conduct that constitutes grounds for discipline or inability to practice.