§ 27-20.2-1. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) “Nonprofit optometric service corporation” means any corporation organized pursuant to this chapter for the purpose of establishing, maintaining, and operating a nonprofit optometric service plan;
(2) “Nonprofit optometric service plan” means a plan by which specified optometric service is provided to subscribers to the plan by a nonprofit optometric service corporation;
(3) “Optometric service” means the professional services rendered by persons duly licensed under the laws of this state to practice optometry or the expense indemnity for the services, appliances, supplies, and care as may be specified in any nonprofit optometric service plan. Optometric service shall not be construed to include hospital services; and
(4) “Subscribers” means those persons or groups of persons who contract with a nonprofit optometric service corporation for optometric service pursuant to a nonprofit optometric service plan.
History of Section.P.L. 1960, ch. 69, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 27-20.2 - Nonprofit Optometric Service Corporations
Section 27-20.2-1. - Definitions.
Section 27-20.2-2. - Organization.
Section 27-20.2-3. - Contracts.
Section 27-20.2-4. - Annual and quarterly statements.
Section 27-20.2-5. - Examination of affairs of corporation.
Section 27-20.2-6. - Commission plans for solicitors or insurance producers.
Section 27-20.2-7. - Investment standards.
Section 27-20.2-8. - Corporation deemed public charitable institution.
Section 27-20.2-9. - Adoption of chapter by hospital service corporation.
Section 27-20.2-10. - Nonprofit optometric service corporation assessment.
Section 27-20.2-11. - Rehabilitation, liquidation, or conservation.
Section 27-20.2-12. - Holding company systems.
Section 27-20.2-12.1. - No derogation of attorney general.