Sec. 351.502. WILFUL OR REPEATED NONCOMPLIANCE. (a) The board shall consider the wilful or repeated failure or refusal of an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist to comply with the requirements of Sections 351.353, 351.359, and 351.405 as prima facie evidence that the optometrist or therapeutic optometrist is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence within the meaning of Section 351.501(a)(2) and as sufficient ground for the filing of charges to revoke or suspend a license.
(b) The board shall consider the wilful or repeated failure or refusal of an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist to comply with the requirements of Sections 351.361, 351.362, 351.457, and 351.458 as prima facie evidence that the optometrist or therapeutic optometrist has violated this chapter and as sufficient ground for the filing of charges to revoke or suspend a license.
(c) Section 351.361(c) applies to Subsection (b).
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Professions Related to Eyes and Vision
Chapter 351 - Optometrists and Therapeutic Optometrists
Subchapter K. Disciplinary Procedures
Section 351.501. Denial of License and Disciplinary Action by Board
Section 351.5014. Submission to Mental or Physical Examination
Section 351.5015. Temporary Suspension or Restriction of License
Section 351.502. Wilful or Repeated Noncompliance
Section 351.503. Disciplinary Proceedings
Section 351.504. Judicial Review
Section 351.505. Reissuance of License After Revocation
Section 351.507. Informal Proceedings; Informal Settlement Conference and Refunds