South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 38 - Opticians
Section 40-38-5. Application of chapter; conflict of laws.

Unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, Article 1, Chapter 1, Title 40 applies to opticians regulated by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation under this chapter. If there is a conflict between this chapter and Article 1, Chapter 1, Title 40, the provisions of this chapter control.
HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 426, Section 1.

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Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 40 - Professions and Occupations

Chapter 38 - Opticians

Section 40-38-5. Application of chapter; conflict of laws.

Section 40-38-10. Board of Examiners in Opticianry; membership; nominations; terms; removal.

Section 40-38-20. Definitions.

Section 40-38-30. Unlawful to practice opticianry without license.

Section 40-38-50. Administration of Board by Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.

Section 40-38-60. Adoption of bylaws to govern board proceedings.

Section 40-38-70. Board responsibilities regarding examinations, investigations, and prosecutions.

Section 40-38-80. Collection of evidence for investigations and other board proceedings.

Section 40-38-90. Participation in hearing by board member filing complaint or conducting investigation.

Section 40-38-100. Injunctive actions allowed by board.

Section 40-38-110. Grounds for license revocation, suspension, or limitations, or for disciplinary action against licensee.

Section 40-38-115. Jurisdiction of board.

Section 40-38-120. Disciplinary actions permitted by board; procedures.

Section 40-38-130. Denial of license on same grounds as for disciplinary actions.

Section 40-38-140. Denial of license based on prior criminal record.

Section 40-38-150. Voluntary surrender of license by licensee under investigation.

Section 40-38-160. Right of aggrieved person to seek review of board decision.

Section 40-38-170. Payment of investigation and prosecution costs by violator.

Section 40-38-180. Collection of costs and fines.

Section 40-38-190. Confidentiality of proceedings under provisions of this chapter.

Section 40-38-200. Violations; penalty.

Section 40-38-210. Additional civil penalties and injunctive relief.

Section 40-38-230. Examinations; applications; fees; competency examinations; contact lens examinations.

Section 40-38-240. Qualifications for licensure as optician or contact lens optician.

Section 40-38-250. Apprentices and apprenticeships; promulgation of regulations.

Section 40-38-260. Annual renewal of licenses and registrations; fees; revocation for default; reinstatement; continuing education requirements.

Section 40-38-270. Fitting of contact lenses and professional determinations by opticians prohibited; exception.

Section 40-38-280. Ophthalmic dispensing of services and appliances; prescription required; exceptions.

Section 40-38-290. Dispensing of spectacles to public from manufacturing or warehouse locations prohibited.

Section 40-38-300. Use of optician's license by unlicensed persons unlawful; assistants under supervision of opticians; delegation of tasks.

Section 40-38-310. Unlawful advertising, sales, and pricing acts regarding ophthalmic goods and services; required disclosures.

Section 40-38-320. Use of third-party solicitations; restrictions.

Section 40-38-330. Regulations by board concerning employment, location and number of stores, advertising, and display of products prohibited.

Section 40-38-340. Advertising by dispensing optician under corporate name, trade name, or as successor to another optician.

Section 40-38-350. Display of certificate of licensure; effect of failure to display certificate.

Section 40-38-360. Service of required notices; prima facie evidence.

Section 40-38-370. Persons excepted from application of chapter.

Section 40-38-380. Immunity.

Section 40-38-390. Severability.