AZ Optometry Law
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, How many members are on the board? What is the 7 members
makeup? -5 ODs who have practiced in AZ at least 3 years
-2 non-ODs not involved w/ optometry
How long do board members serve? Staggered 4 year terms that end on July 1
Who appoints the members of the board? Governor
How many unexcused absences is justification for More than 2 consecutive meetings
removal from board?
How many terms can a board member serve? Ineligible to serve more than 2 consecutive full terms
How often does the board hold meetings? At least 6x/year
**special meetings may be called if necessary
Do members of board receive compensation? Receive compensation as determined pursuant to section 38-611 for each day
spent in performance of duties (as well as executive director if applicable)
4 items the board may not adopt a rule that: 1. Regulates a licensee's fee or charges to patient
2. Regulates the place in which a licensee may practice
3. Prescribes the matter or method of accounting, billing, or collection of fees
4. Prohibits advertising by a licensee unless the advertising is inconsistent w/
section 44-1481
What is purpose of executive director? (Title 41, chapter The board may hire an executive director as an employee of the board
4, article 4) responsible for administrative functions
What is title 41, chapter 4, article 4? The board may hire consultants and professional and clerical personnel as
required to perform its duties
When must a person file if they are aggrieved by action A written request w/in 30 days after that person is notified of action by personal
taken by board? delivery or certified mail
What percentage of monies shall board deposit in state State - 10%
general fund?Board of optometry fund? Optometry - 90%
(sections 35-146 and 35-147)
What amount of steroids are allowed to be prescribed? In an amount that does not exceed the amount packaged for a single course of
therapy not more than 7 days
Who can a licensee not prescribe, dispense, or A person under 6 years of age
administer oral pharmaceuticals to?
Under what circumstances may a licensee prescribe, Only if it is an analgesic
dispense, or administer schedule III controlled
substance?
What is only injection optometrists are allowed to Epinephrine auto-injectors in case of anaphylaxis
perform?