§ 5-35.1-17. Persons exempt from requirements.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to physicians licensed to practice medicine under the laws of this state, or to persons engaged in optical work who do not conduct a retail or wholesale optical business.
History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 305, § 2; P.L. 2008, ch. 433, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Section 5-35.1-1. - Definitions.
Section 5-35.1-2. - Qualifications to practice optometry.
Section 5-35.1-3. - Application for examination and license.
Section 5-35.1-4. - Fee for license.
Section 5-35.1-5. - Registration of optometrists from other states.
Section 5-35.1-7. - Renewal of license to practice optometry.
Section 5-35.1-8. - Use of title of doctor.
Section 5-35.1-9. - Acts constituting unlawful practice of optometry.
Section 5-35.1-10. - Unlawful sale of spectacles.
Section 5-35.1-11. - Freedom of choice for eye care.
Section 5-35.1-11.1. - Subcontracted optometry network.
Section 5-35.1-13. - Board of optometry — Appointment of members.
Section 5-35.1-14. - Board — Compensation of members.
Section 5-35.1-15. - Receipts.
Section 5-35.1-16. - Minimum examination of patient.
Section 5-35.1-17. - Persons exempt from requirements.
Section 5-35.1-18. - Refusal, suspension, or revocation of license for unprofessional conduct.
Section 5-35.1-19. - Construction of glass lenses — Violations — Penalty.
Section 5-35.1-20. - Penalty for violations.
Section 5-35.1-21. - Prosecution of violations.