A person not currently licensed as an optometrist under this chapter, when guilty of engaging in the practice of optometry or using in connection with that person's name, or otherwise assuming or using any title or description conveying, or tending to convey the impression that the person is qualified to practice optometry, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon the first offense, that person shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500 for each offense; and, in addition, may be imprisoned for not more than 1 year. For a second or subsequent conviction, the fine shall be not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for each offense. Superior Court shall have jurisdiction over all violations of this chapter.
Structure Delaware Code
Title 24 - Professions and Occupations
§ 2101. Definition of practice of optometry.
§ 2103. Organization; meetings; officers; quorum.
§ 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].
§ 2115. Disciplinary sanctions.
§ 2117. Reinstatement of a suspended license; removal from probationary status.
§ 2119. Discrimination by state boards between optometrists and ophthalmologists forbidden.
§ 2121. Continuing education requirements.
§ 2122. Prescription requirements.
§ 2123. Duty to report conduct that constitutes grounds for discipline or inability to practice.