The provisions of this chapter do not apply to:
1. Ophthalmic dispensing personally by a licensed physician, surgeon or optometrist unless exclusively engaged in the business of filling prescriptions.
2. Ophthalmic dispensing by an employee of a licensed physician, surgeon or optometrist if the employee practices ophthalmic dispensing only under the direct supervision of the licensed physician, surgeon or optometrist and only as an assistant to the licensed physician, surgeon or optometrist.
3. A licensed pharmacist dispensing prepackaged contact lenses pursuant to the provisions of NRS 639.2825.
4. The sale of goggles, sunglasses, colored glasses or occupational protective eye devices not having a refractive value, or the sale as merchandise of complete ready-to-wear eyeglasses.
[13:216:1951]—(NRS A 2003, 2012)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 637 - Dispensing Opticians
NRS 637.021 - "Board" defined.
NRS 637.0215 - "Dispensing optician" defined.
NRS 637.022 - "Ophthalmic dispensing" defined.
NRS 637.023 - "Prescriber" defined.
NRS 637.0235 - "Prescription" defined.
NRS 637.024 - "Supervision" defined.
NRS 637.025 - Applicability of chapter.
NRS 637.030 - Creation; number, appointment, qualifications and removal of members.
NRS 637.040 - Election of officers; issuance of subpoenas; administration of oaths.
NRS 637.041 - Enforcement of subpoenas issued by Board.
NRS 637.045 - Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of members and employees.
NRS 637.050 - Offices; meetings.
NRS 637.073 - Regulations setting minimum standards for optical and ophthalmic devices.
NRS 637.085 - Confidentiality of certain records of Board; exceptions.
NRS 637.115 - Board required to maintain public records concerning applicants.
NRS 637.121 - Limited license as dispensing optician; regulations.
NRS 637.127 - Special license as dispensing optician.
NRS 637.135 - Dispensing optician: Continuing education.
NRS 637.170 - Reinstatement of revoked license; fee.
NRS 637.175 - Expiration of prescriptions.