449.20 Civil immunity. No optometrist shall be liable for any civil damages for either of the following:
(1) Reporting in good faith to the department of transportation under s. 146.82 (3) a patient's name and other information relevant to the vision of the patient which in the optometrist's judgment impairs the patient's ability to exercise reasonable and ordinary control over a motor vehicle.
(2) In good faith, not reporting to the department of transportation under s. 146.82 (3) a patient's name and other information relevant to the vision of the patient which in the optometrist's judgment does not impair the patient's ability to exercise reasonable and ordinary control over a motor vehicle.
History: 1987 a. 215.
Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 449 - Optometry examining board.
449.015 - Discrimination prohibited.
449.02 - Licenses; exemptions.
449.04 - Examination and licensure.
449.06 - Renewal; continuing education.
449.065 - Display of registration.
449.07 - Denial, limitation, suspension, revocation, reprimand.
449.08 - Unprofessional conduct.
449.17 - Use of diagnostic pharmaceuticals.
449.18 - Removals from eyes; use of therapeutic pharmaceuticals.