Repealed and added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 426, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2005.
This chapter constitutes the chapter on optometry. It shall be known and may be cited as the Optometry Practice Act.
Article 1 - General Provisions
California Business and Professions Code — §§ 3000-3007
Sections (9)
Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 630, Sec. 75. (AB 1534) Effective January 1, 2022.
As used in this chapter, an ophthalmic lens is any lens which has a spherical, cylindrical, or prismatic power or value.
Added by Stats. 1937, Ch. 423.
As used in this chapter, a trial frame or test lens is any frame or lens used in testing the eye, which is not sold and is not for sale to clients.
Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 788, Sec. 19. (SB 776) Effective January 1, 2026.
As used in this chapter, “optometrist” means a natural person who is licensed to practice optometry in this state under the authority of this chapter.
Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 630, Sec. 76. (AB 1534) Effective January 1, 2022.
(a)As used in this chapter, “board” means the California State Board of Optometry.
(b)Any reference in this code or any other code to the “State Board of Optometry” shall be deemed to refer to the “California State Board of Optometry.”
Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 788, Sec. 20. (SB 776) Effective January 1, 2026.
As used in this chapter, “person” means a natural person, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other organization, or any combination thereof.
Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 426, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2005.
As used in this chapter, “place of practice” means any location where optometry is practiced.
Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 564, Sec. 2. (AB 1708) Effective January 1, 2018.
As used in this chapter, the term “advertise” and any of its variants include the use of a newspaper, magazine, the Internet, or other publication, book, notice, circular, pamphlet, letter, handbill, poster, bill, sign, placard, card, label, tag, window display, store sign, radio announcement, or any other means or methods now or hereafter employed to bring to the attention of the public the practice of optometry or the prescribing, fitting, or sale, in connection therewith, of lenses, frames, or other accessories or appurtenances.
Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 276, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2008.
An optometrist shall retain a patient’s records for a minimum of seven years from the date he or she completes treatment of the patient. If the patient is a minor, the patient’s records shall be retained for a minimum of seven years from the date he or she completes treatment of the patient and at least until the patient reaches 19 years of age.