CA Optometry Laws &
Regulations ACTUAL
Exam (updated! 2026-
2027 WITH QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
What is the penalty for engaging in any conduct that subverts or attempts to subvert any
licensing exam or administration of an exam? - ANSWERSMisdemeanor charge
What is the penalty for conspiring with an unlicensed person to allow his/her license to
be used by the unlicensed person or acts as his or her agent or partner? -
ANSWERSMisdemeanor charge
,What is the max administrative fine amount for each violation or each inspection or
investigation, or for any fraudulent billing of Medi-Cal, Medi-Care or other insurance
company? - ANSWERS$5000
What is the penalty for selling equipment, supplies or services greater than $100 to an
unlicensed person when these are to be used in violation of the B&P Code? -
ANSWERSMisdemeanor charge
On what grounds/acts (4) could an applicant be denied a license? - ANSWERS--
Been convicted of a crime only if crime or act is substantially related to qualifications,
functions or duties of the profession.
-- Done any act involving dishonesty, fraud or deceit with intent to substantially benefit
himself or another or substantially injure another.
-- Knowingly making a false statement or omitting a material fact in an application for
license.
-- Done any other act which are grounds for suspension or revocation of license.
What are 6 reasons the board may suspend or revoke a license? - ANSWERS--
Conviction of a crime if related to profession.
-- Not in compliance with a child support order or judgment.
-- Subversion of licensing examination.
-- Securing license by fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.
-- False statements or omission of material facts regarding another person's application.
-- Board may publicly reprove a licentiate for any act constituting grounds for
suspension or revocation of license.
Who (4) must you dispense, prescribe or sell eyeglasses with shatter-resistant lenses or
non-flammable frames to ? - ANSWERS-- One-eyed person
-- Law enforcement officer
-- Fireman
-- Person under 18 years old
When are you required to conduct an investigation of the person's occupation in
determining if shatter-resistant lenses are necessary? - ANSWERSWhen you are
informed by that person, or when you have personal knowledge of age or occupation
What is the penalty for sale, procurement or use of a professional degree not legally
obtained? - ANSWERSFelony charge punishable by a fine of $2,000 to $6,000 or
imprisonment in state prison, and other possible civil, criminal or administrative action.
What is the penalty for willfully making a false statement in a material regard or
engaging in impersonation during licensing exams? - ANSWERSFelony charge
, punishable by a fine of $2,000 to $6,000 or imprisonment in state prison, and other
possible civil, criminal or administrative action.
What is the penalty for offering, delivering, receiving or accepting any rebate, refund,
commission, preference, discount or other consideration of money or otherwise as
compensation or inducement for referring patients? - ANSWERSImprisonment in
county jail, for not more then 1 year, or in state prison or by a fine up to $10,000, or
both.
What is the penalty for the payment or receipt of consideration for services based on
percentage of gross revenue or similar contractual arrangement that is commensurate
with the value of the services furnished or with fair rental value of any premises or
equipment leased or provided by the recipient to the payer? - ANSWERSNone -- it is
legal ("not illegal")
T/F: The payment or receipt of consideration for advertising, wherein a licensee offers
or sells services through a third party advertiser (such as Groupon) is considered a
referral of patients, and therefore an illegal practice. - ANSWERSFalse. It is legal
and shall not constitute a referral of patients. The fee paid to the advertiser shall be
commensurate with the service provided.
What immediate family members count as financial interest? - ANSWERSSpouse,
children, parents, and spouses of children
What amount counts as significant financial interest? - ANSWERS$5000 or 5% of
the whole
When is referral to or consultation from an organization in which licensee has financial
interest permitted? - ANSWERS-- If disclosed in writing at the time of referral or
request for consult
-- If no alternative provider within 25 miles or 40 minutes
What can NOT be used on price advertisements? - ANSWERSCannot use words
such "as low as," "and up to," "lowest prices," or statements or advertisements of bait,
discount, premiums or gifts.
Must be exact, clearly identifying the price for each product or service. Complete
disclosure required (no bait and switch).
What CAN be used on price advertisements? - ANSWERS▪ Name, address, office
hours
▪ Languages spoken
Regulations ACTUAL
Exam (updated! 2026-
2027 WITH QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
What is the penalty for engaging in any conduct that subverts or attempts to subvert any
licensing exam or administration of an exam? - ANSWERSMisdemeanor charge
What is the penalty for conspiring with an unlicensed person to allow his/her license to
be used by the unlicensed person or acts as his or her agent or partner? -
ANSWERSMisdemeanor charge
,What is the max administrative fine amount for each violation or each inspection or
investigation, or for any fraudulent billing of Medi-Cal, Medi-Care or other insurance
company? - ANSWERS$5000
What is the penalty for selling equipment, supplies or services greater than $100 to an
unlicensed person when these are to be used in violation of the B&P Code? -
ANSWERSMisdemeanor charge
On what grounds/acts (4) could an applicant be denied a license? - ANSWERS--
Been convicted of a crime only if crime or act is substantially related to qualifications,
functions or duties of the profession.
-- Done any act involving dishonesty, fraud or deceit with intent to substantially benefit
himself or another or substantially injure another.
-- Knowingly making a false statement or omitting a material fact in an application for
license.
-- Done any other act which are grounds for suspension or revocation of license.
What are 6 reasons the board may suspend or revoke a license? - ANSWERS--
Conviction of a crime if related to profession.
-- Not in compliance with a child support order or judgment.
-- Subversion of licensing examination.
-- Securing license by fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.
-- False statements or omission of material facts regarding another person's application.
-- Board may publicly reprove a licentiate for any act constituting grounds for
suspension or revocation of license.
Who (4) must you dispense, prescribe or sell eyeglasses with shatter-resistant lenses or
non-flammable frames to ? - ANSWERS-- One-eyed person
-- Law enforcement officer
-- Fireman
-- Person under 18 years old
When are you required to conduct an investigation of the person's occupation in
determining if shatter-resistant lenses are necessary? - ANSWERSWhen you are
informed by that person, or when you have personal knowledge of age or occupation
What is the penalty for sale, procurement or use of a professional degree not legally
obtained? - ANSWERSFelony charge punishable by a fine of $2,000 to $6,000 or
imprisonment in state prison, and other possible civil, criminal or administrative action.
What is the penalty for willfully making a false statement in a material regard or
engaging in impersonation during licensing exams? - ANSWERSFelony charge
, punishable by a fine of $2,000 to $6,000 or imprisonment in state prison, and other
possible civil, criminal or administrative action.
What is the penalty for offering, delivering, receiving or accepting any rebate, refund,
commission, preference, discount or other consideration of money or otherwise as
compensation or inducement for referring patients? - ANSWERSImprisonment in
county jail, for not more then 1 year, or in state prison or by a fine up to $10,000, or
both.
What is the penalty for the payment or receipt of consideration for services based on
percentage of gross revenue or similar contractual arrangement that is commensurate
with the value of the services furnished or with fair rental value of any premises or
equipment leased or provided by the recipient to the payer? - ANSWERSNone -- it is
legal ("not illegal")
T/F: The payment or receipt of consideration for advertising, wherein a licensee offers
or sells services through a third party advertiser (such as Groupon) is considered a
referral of patients, and therefore an illegal practice. - ANSWERSFalse. It is legal
and shall not constitute a referral of patients. The fee paid to the advertiser shall be
commensurate with the service provided.
What immediate family members count as financial interest? - ANSWERSSpouse,
children, parents, and spouses of children
What amount counts as significant financial interest? - ANSWERS$5000 or 5% of
the whole
When is referral to or consultation from an organization in which licensee has financial
interest permitted? - ANSWERS-- If disclosed in writing at the time of referral or
request for consult
-- If no alternative provider within 25 miles or 40 minutes
What can NOT be used on price advertisements? - ANSWERSCannot use words
such "as low as," "and up to," "lowest prices," or statements or advertisements of bait,
discount, premiums or gifts.
Must be exact, clearly identifying the price for each product or service. Complete
disclosure required (no bait and switch).
What CAN be used on price advertisements? - ANSWERS▪ Name, address, office
hours
▪ Languages spoken
