Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 4725 | Optometrists; Dispensing Opticians
Section 4725.63 | Appointment of Committees.

Effective: September 29, 2017
Latest Legislation: House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
The state vision professionals board may appoint committees or other groups to assist in fulfilling its duties. A committee or group may consist of board members, other individuals with appropriate backgrounds, or both board members and other individuals with appropriate backgrounds. Any appointed committee or group shall act under the board's direction and shall perform its functions within the limits established by the board.
If the board appoints a committee or group to address issues concerning optical dispensing or the practice of licensed dispensing opticians and licensed ocularists under sections 4725.40 to 4725.59 of the Revised Code, the board shall include as a member of that committee or group a physician licensed by the state medical board who engages in the practice of ophthalmology and is recommended by a professional association representing the interests of the profession of ophthalmology.
Except as otherwise provided in the Revised Code, a committee or group organized under this section is advisory in nature and may not act independently of the board or act on the board's behalf.
Members of a committee or group may be reimbursed by the board for any expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, in accordance with section 126.31 of the Revised Code and with approval from the director of administrative services.

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