90-255. Rebates.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to offer or give any gift or premium or discount, directly or indirectly, or in any form or manner participate in the division, assignment, rebate or refund of fees or parts thereof with any ophthalmologist, optometrist, or wholesaler, for the purpose of diverting or influencing the freedom of choice of the consumer in the selection of an ophthalmic dispenser. (1951, c. 1089, s. 23; 1981, c. 600, s. 20.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations
Article 17 - Dispensing Opticians.
§ 90-234 - Necessity for certificate of registration.
§ 90-236 - What constitutes practicing as a dispensing optician.
§ 90-236.1 - Requirements for filling contact lens prescriptions.
§ 90-237 - Qualifications for dispensing opticians.
§ 90-239 - Organization, meetings and powers of Board.
§ 90-241 - Waiver of written examination requirements.
§ 90-243 - Registration of places of business, apprentices.
§ 90-244 - Display, use, and renewal of license of registration.
§ 90-245 - Collection of fees.
§ 90-248 - Compensation and expenses of Board members and secretary.
§ 90-249 - Powers of the Board.
§ 90-249.1 - Disciplinary actions.
§ 90-250 - Sale of optical glasses.
§ 90-251 - Licensee allowing unlicensed person to use his certificate or license.
§ 90-252 - Engaging in practice without license.
§ 90-253 - Exemptions from Article.