Effective: September 29, 2017
Latest Legislation: House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
In the absence of fraud or bad faith, the state vision professionals board, a current or former board member, an agent of the board, a person formally requested by the board to be the board's representative, or an employee of the board shall not be held liable in damages to any person as the result of any act, omission, proceeding, conduct, or decision related to official duties undertaken or performed pursuant to this chapter. If any such person asks to be defended by the state against any claim or action arising out of any act, omission, proceeding, conduct, or decision related to the person's official duties, and if the request is made in writing at a reasonable time before trial and the person requesting defense cooperates in good faith in the defense of the claim or action, the state shall provide and pay for the person's defense and shall pay any resulting judgment, compromise, or settlement. At no time shall the state pay any part of a claim or judgment that is for punitive or exemplary damages.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 47 | Occupations-Professions
Chapter 4725 | Optometrists; Dispensing Opticians
Section 4725.01 | Optometry Definitions.
Section 4725.011 | Vision-Correcting Device Delivering Drugs.
Section 4725.02 | License Required.
Section 4725.031 | State Vision Professionals Board.
Section 4725.032 | References to Board and Director.
Section 4725.04 | Organization of Board.
Section 4725.05 | Executive Director - Employees.
Section 4725.06 | Compensation and Expenses of Board.
Section 4725.07 | Records - Seal.
Section 4725.08 | State Vision Professionals Board; Immunity.
Section 4725.09 | Administrative Rules.
Section 4725.091 | Rules Governing Practice Under Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents Certificates.
Section 4725.092 | Adoption of Rules Regarding Information on Drug Database.
Section 4725.10 | Approving Schools of Optometry.
Section 4725.11 | Examination.
Section 4725.121 | License Applicant to Comply With Rc Chapter 4776.
Section 4725.13 | Issuing and Display of Certificate.
Section 4725.15 | Failing Examination or Part Four Times.
Section 4725.16 | Expiration of Certificate - Renewal.
Section 4725.18 | Endorsement.
Section 4725.19 | Disciplinary Actions.
Section 4725.20 | Effect of Child Support Default on License or Certificate.
Section 4725.21 | Duty to Report Unprofessional Conduct or Addiction - Complaints.
Section 4725.22 | Professional Liability Insurer to Report Final Disposition of Claim for Damages.
Section 4725.23 | Investigations - Confidentiality of Information.
Section 4725.24 | Suspension Without Prior Hearing.
Section 4725.25 | Unauthorized Practice.
Section 4725.27 | Evidence - Interference With Choice of Service.
Section 4725.28 | Copy of Prescription to Be Given to Patient.
Section 4725.29 | Advertising.
Section 4725.30 | Ocular Abnormalities.
Section 4725.31 | Clinically Significant Drug-Induced Side Effects.
Section 4725.32 | Requiring Impact-Resistant Lenses.
Section 4725.33 | Offering Services Through Authorized Business Entity.
Section 4725.35 | Telehealth Services.
Section 4725.40 | Dispensing Optician, Ocularist Definitions.
Section 4725.41 | License Required.
Section 4725.411 | Dispensing Prepackaged Soft Contact Lenses.
Section 4725.44 | Powers and Duties of Board.
Section 4725.48 | Application and Qualifications.
Section 4725.49 | Examinations.
Section 4725.50 | Issuance and Display of Certificate.
Section 4725.501 | License Applicant to Comply With Rc Chapter 4776.
Section 4725.51 | Renewal - Continuing Education.
Section 4725.52 | Apprentices.
Section 4725.53 | Disciplinary Actions.
Section 4725.531 | Effect of Child Support Default on License.
Section 4725.54 | Disciplinary Actions.
Section 4725.55 | Licenses and Applications - Prohibited Acts.
Section 4725.56 | Prohibiting Payment for Referrals.
Section 4725.57 | Reciprocity.
Section 4725.591 | Optical Dispensing by Volunteers Licensed in Other State.
Section 4725.61 | Compliance With Law Regarding Sanctions for Human Trafficking.
Section 4725.63 | Appointment of Committees.
Section 4725.64 | Authority of Board to Enter Into Contracts.
Section 4725.65 | Membership in National Licensing Organization.
Section 4725.66 | Code of Ethics.