South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 37 - Optometrists
Section 40-37-190. Confidentiality.

Investigations and proceedings conducted under the provisions of this chapter are confidential and all communications are privileged as provided for in Chapter 1 of Title 40.
HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 135, Section 1.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 40 - Professions and Occupations

Chapter 37 - Optometrists

Section 40-37-5. Application of chapter; conflicts of law.

Section 40-37-10. South Carolina Board of Examiners in Optometry; membership; terms; conduct of business by positive majority vote.

Section 40-37-20. Definitions.

Section 40-37-30. Licensing requirement; practice of optometry.

Section 40-37-40. Powers and duties of board; seal.

Section 40-37-50. Administration of board; assessment, collection and adjustment of fees.

Section 40-37-80. Investigation of complaints; administration of oaths; subpoena of documents.

Section 40-37-90. Investigation results presented to board; disciplinary action.

Section 40-37-100. Civil penalties and injunctive relief.

Section 40-37-110. Grounds for discipline; suspension of license on finding of mental incompetence.

Section 40-37-115. Jurisdiction.

Section 40-37-120. Basis for disciplinary action.

Section 40-37-150. Voluntary surrender of license.

Section 40-37-160. Appeal.

Section 40-37-170. Assessment of investigation and prosecution costs.

Section 40-37-180. Payment and collection of costs.

Section 40-37-190. Confidentiality.

Section 40-37-200. Penalties for unlawful practice.

Section 40-37-230. Denial of license.

Section 40-37-235. Denial of license on basis of prior criminal record.

Section 40-37-240. Licensure requirements; display, renewal, and reinstatement of license.

Section 40-37-245. Licensure by endorsement; requirements.

Section 40-37-280. Use of license by unlicensed person; delegation of tasks to supervised assistants.

Section 40-37-290. Purchasing, prescribing, and administering pharmaceutical agents.

Section 40-37-300. Establishing pharmacy or selling pharmaceutical agents; dispensing contact lenses.

Section 40-37-310. Referrals for treatment of eye diseases; glaucoma treatment; eye surgery.

Section 40-37-320. Publicizing office hours; mobile units; promulgation of regulations pertaining to optometry offices.

Section 40-37-325. Multiple offices; display of license.

Section 40-37-330. Use of optometrist's services authorized for agency and school-required examinations.

Section 40-37-350. Exceptions from application of chapter.

Section 40-37-360. Price of eyeglasses.

Section 40-37-370. Maintenance of laboratory.

Section 40-37-390. Unlawful advertising practices.

Section 40-37-400. Immunity.

Section 40-37-410. Severability.

Section 40-37-420. Existing licensees; transition; time frame for fulfilling licensing requirements of chapter.