Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 4725 | Optometrists; Dispensing Opticians
Section 4725.67 | Discrimination Prohibited.

Effective: September 29, 2017
Latest Legislation: House Bill 49 - 132nd General Assembly
The state vision professionals board and any committees established by the board shall not discriminate against an applicant or holder of a certificate, license, registration, or endorsement issued under this chapter because of the person's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability as defined in section 4112.01 of the Revised Code, or age. A person who files with the board or committee a statement alleging discrimination based on any of those reasons may request a hearing with the board or committee, as appropriate.

Structure Ohio Revised Code

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 4725.12 | Written Application for Certificate of Licensure and Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents Certificate.

Section 4725.121 | License Applicant to Comply With Rc Chapter 4776.

Section 4725.13 | Issuing and Display of Certificate.

Section 4725.14 | [Repealed Effective 4/6/2023 by h.b. 509, 134th General Assembly] Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents Certificate Qualifications.

Section 4725.15 | Failing Examination or Part Four Times.

Section 4725.16 | Expiration of Certificate - Renewal.

Section 4725.17 | [Repealed Effective 4/6/2023 by h.b. 509, 134th General Assembly] Applying for Inactive Status.

Section 4725.171 | [Repealed Effective 4/6/2023 by h.b. 509, 134th General Assembly] Reinstatement Application.

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 4725.26 | Exceptions.

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 4725.34 | Fees.

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 4725.58 | [Repealed Effective 4/6/2023 by h.b. 509, 134th General Assembly] Final Evaluation of Contact Lenses.

Section 4725.59 | Exemptions.

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.

Section 4725.67 | Discrimination Prohibited.

Section 4725.99 | Penalty.