Sec. 19. (a) Whenever it appears to the board that any person or persons are engaged in the illegal practice of optometry as defined by this chapter, or that any person or persons are engaged in the practice of optometry without a license as required by this chapter, or that any person or persons are engaged in the practice of optometry in violation of this chapter, then the board, may, in addition to any other remedies provided for in this chapter, bring an action in the name of the state, on the relation of the board, against such person or persons, or against any other person or persons concerned in or in any way participating in such illegal practice of optometry as defined by this chapter, or against any person or persons engaged in the practice of optometry without a license as required by this chapter, or against any person or persons engaged in the practice of optometry in violation of this chapter, to enjoin such person or persons, or such other person or persons:
(1) from continuing the illegal practice of optometry as defined by this chapter;
(2) from engaging in the practice of optometry without a license as required by this chapter;
(3) from engaging in the practice of optometry in violation of this chapter; or
(4) from doing any other act or acts in furtherance thereof.
(b) In an action under subsection (a), a judgment may be entered awarding such injunction as may be proper.
Formerly: Acts 1907, c.187, s.19a; Acts 1935, c.38, s.13. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.172, SEC.39; P.L.169-1985, SEC.84.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
Chapter 1. Regulation of Optometrists ─ Creation of Board
25-24-1-1. Indiana Optometry Board; Organization; Powers and Duties
25-24-1-2. Meetings; Quorum; Record
25-24-1-3. Examination; Issuance of License; Applicant Licensed in Other State; Fees
25-24-1-3.2. Issuance of Limited License
25-24-1-4. Practice of Optometry Defined
25-24-1-4.5. Prohibition Against Changes and Substitutions
25-24-1-5. Application of Chapter to Physicians and Surgeons
25-24-1-5.5. Restrictions on Board Authority
25-24-1-12. Display of License
25-24-1-13. Compensation and Expenses of Board
25-24-1-14. License Renewal; Fee; Failure to Renew; Expiration of License; Inactive License
25-24-1-14.1. Continuing Professional Education; Renewal of License
25-24-1-17. Specific Violations