(A) This chapter does not apply to:
(1) a bona fide student of optometry, medicine, or osteopathy in the clinic rooms or an approved program of an accredited school of optometry, medicine, or osteopathy;
(2) a commissioned officer in the armed services who is engaged in the practice of optometry in this State insofar as the practice is in the performance of the officer's military duties; or
(3) an individual licensed in another jurisdiction who is in this State to make a clinical demonstration before a professional society or association, convention, school or college, or agency of the government.
(B) Nothing in this chapter may be construed to apply to:
(1) a physician licensed under Chapter 47, Title 40, Physicians, Surgeons, and Osteopaths, in the due course of professional practice; or
(2) persons who sell as merchandise from an established place of business, ready-made eyeglasses or spectacles if the person does not aid the purchaser in the fitting of the eyeglasses or spectacles; or
(3) persons representing supply companies in the act of selling supplies or equipment to licensed eye-care providers.
(C) Nothing in this chapter precludes a licensed optician from practicing opticianry as defined by the laws of this State.
HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 135, Section 1.
Editor's Note
Prior Laws:1917 (30) 1; Civ. C. '22 Sections 2455, 2469; 1929 (36) 141; 1932 (37) 1333; 1932 Code Sections 5234, 5248; 1937 (40) 394; 1942 Code Sections 5234, 5248; 1945 (44) 367; 1952 Code Section 56-1083; 1962 Code Section 56-1083; 1982 Act No. 395, Section 1; 1976 Code Section 40-37-260.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Section 40-37-5. Application of chapter; conflicts of law.
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 40-37-170. 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 40-37-290. Purchasing, prescribing, and administering pharmaceutical agents.
Section 40-37-310. Referrals for treatment of eye diseases; glaucoma treatment; eye surgery.
Section 40-37-325. Multiple offices; display of license.
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.