Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 5-35.1 - Optometrists
Section 5-35.1-21. - Prosecution of violations.

§ 5-35.1-21. Prosecution of violations.
It shall be the duty of the director to enforce the provisions of this chapter and to prosecute every person who violates those provisions. Whenever a complaint is made by the department, or by any of its authorized agents of any violation of the provisions of this chapter, they shall not be required to furnish surety for costs, nor are they liable for costs on that complaint.
History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 305, § 2; P.L. 2008, ch. 433, § 2.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 5 - Businesses and Professions

Chapter 5-35.1 - Optometrists

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 5-35.1-6. - Issuance, registration, and display of certificate of license to practice optometry.

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 5-35.1-12. - Use and prescription of pharmaceutical agents for ocular conditions — Optometrists training and certification.

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.

Section 5-35.1-22. - Rules and regulations.

Section 5-35.1-23. - Severability.