Delaware Administrative Code
Title 24 - Regulated Professions and Occupations
Department of State
Division of Professional Regulation
2100 - Board of Examiners in Optometry
Section 2100-8.0 - Crimes substantially related to the practice of optometry
Universal Citation: 24 DE Admin Code 2100-8.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024
8.1 Conviction of any of the following crimes, or of the attempt to commit or of a conspiracy to commit or conceal or of solicitation to commit any of the following crimes, is deemed to be substantially related to the practice of optometry in the State of Delaware without regard to the place of conviction:
8.1.1 Aggravated menacing. 11 Del.C. §
602(b).
8.1.2 Reckless endangering in the first degree. 11 Del.C. §
604.
8.1.3 Abuse of a pregnant female in the second degree. 11 Del.C. §
605.
8.1.4 Abuse of a pregnant female in the first degree. 11 Del.C. §
606.
8.1.5 Assault in the third degree. 11 Del.C. §
611.
8.1.6 Assault in the second degree. 11 Del.C. §
612.
8.1.7 Assault in the first degree. 11 Del.C. §
613.
8.1.8 Abuse of a sports official; felony. 11 Del.C. §
614.
8.1.9 Assault by abuse or neglect. 11 Del.C. §
615.
8.1.10 Terroristic threatening; felony. 11 Del.C. §
621.
8.1.11 Unlawfully administering drugs. 11 Del.C. §
625.
8.1.12 Unlawfully administering controlled substance or counterfeit substance or narcotic drugs. 11 Del.C. §
626.
8.1.13 Vehicular assault in the first degree. 11 Del.C. §
629.
8.1.14 Vehicular homicide in the second degree. 11 Del.C. §
630.
8.1.15 Vehicular homicide in the first degree. 11 Del.C. §
630A.
8.1.16 Criminally negligent homicide. 11 Del.C. §
631.
8.1.17 Manslaughter. 11 Del.C. §
632.
8.1.18 Murder by abuse or neglect in the second degree. 11 Del.C. §
633.
8.1.19 Murder by abuse or neglect in the first degree. 11 Del.C. §
634.
8.1.20 Murder in the second degree; class A felony. 11 Del.C. §
635.
8.1.21 Murder in the first degree. 11 Del.C. §
636.
8.1.22 Promoting suicide. 11 Del.C. §
645.
8.1.23 Abortion. 11 Del.C. §
651.
8.1.24 Incest. 11 Del.C. §
766.
8.1.25 Unlawful sexual contact in the second degree. 11 Del.C. §
768.
8.1.26 Unlawful sexual contact in the first degree. 11 Del.C. §
769.
8.1.26 Rape in the fourth degree. 11 Del.C. §
770.
8.1.27 Rape in the third degree. 11 Del.C. §
771.
8.1.28 Rape in the second degree. 11 Del.C. §
772.
8.1.29 Rape in the first degree. 11 Del.C. §
773.
8.1.30 Sexual extortion. 11 Del.C. §
776.
8.1.31 Bestiality. 11 Del.C. §
777.
8.1.32 Continuous sexual abuse of a child. 11 Del.C. §
778.
8.1.33 Dangerous crime against a child. 11 Del.C. § 779.
8.1.34 Female genital mutilation. 11 Del.C. §
780.
8.1.35 Unlawful imprisonment in the first degree. 11 Del.C. §
782.
8.1.36 Kidnapping in the second degree. 11 Del.C. §
783.
8.1.37 Kidnapping in the first degree. 11 Del.C. §
783A.
8.1.38 Arson in the third degree. 11 Del.C. §
801.
8.1.39 Arson in the second degree. 11 Del.C. §
802.
8.1.40 Arson in the first degree. 11 Del.C. §
803.
8.1.41 Criminal mischief. 11 Del.C. §
811.
8.1.42 Burglary in the third degree. 11 Del.C. §
824.
8.1.43 Burglary in the second degree. 11 Del.C. §
825.
8.1.44 Burglary in the first degree. 11 Del.C. §
826.
8.1.45 Possession of burglar's tools or instruments facilitating theft. 11 Del.C. §
828.
8.1.46 Robbery in the second degree. 11 Del.C. §
831.
8.1.47 Robbery in the first degree. 11 Del.C. §
832.
8.1.48 Carjacking in the second degree. 11 Del.C. §
835.
8.1.49 Carjacking in the first degree. 11 Del.C. §
836.
8.1.50 Shoplifting; felony. 11 Del.C. §
840.
8.1.51 Use of illegitimate retail sales receipt or Universal Product Code Label; felony. 11 Del.C. §
840A.
8.1.52 Extortion. 11 Del.C. §
846.
8.1.53 Use, possession, manufacture, distribution and sale of unlawful telecommunication and access devices; felony. 11 Del.C. §
850.
8.1.54 Receiving stolen property; felony. 11 Del.C. §
851.
8.1.55 Identity theft. 11 Del.C. §
854.
8.1.56 Possession of shoplifters tools or instruments facilitating theft. 11 Del.C. §
860.
8.1.57 Forgery; felony; misdemeanor. 11 Del.C. §
861.
8.1.58 Possession of forgery devices. 11 Del.C. §
862.
8.1.59 Falsifying business records. 11 Del.C. §
871.
8.1.60 Tampering with public records in the second degree. 11 Del.C. §
873.
8.1.61 Tampering with public records in the first degree. 11 Del.C. §
876.
8.1.62 Offering a false instrument for filing. 11 Del.C. §
877.
8.1.63 Issuing a false certificate. 11 Del.C. §
878.
8.1.64 Issuing a bad check; felony. 11 Del.C. §
900.
8.1.65 Unlawful use of credit card; felony. 11 Del.C. §
903.
8.1.66 Reencoder and scanning devices. 11 Del.C. §
903A.
8.1.67 Deceptive business practices. 11 Del.C. §
906.
8.1.68 Criminal impersonation. 11 Del.C. §
907.
8.1.69 Criminal impersonation, accident related. 11 Del.C. §
907A.
8.1.70 Criminal impersonation of a police officer. 11 Del.C. §
907B.
8.1.71 Securing execution of documents by deception. 11 Del.C. §
909.
8.1.72 Fraudulent conveyance of public lands. 11 Del.C. §
911.
8.1.73 Fraudulent receipt of public lands. 11 Del.C. §
912.
8.1.74 Insurance fraud. 11 Del.C. §
913.
8.1.75 Health care fraud. 11 Del.C. §
913A.
8.1.76 Use of consumer identification information. 11 Del.C. §
914.
8.1.77 Home improvement fraud. 11 Del.C. §
916.
8.1.78 New home construction fraud. 11 Del.C. §
917.
8.1.79 Unauthorized access. 11 Del.C. §
932.
8.1.80 Theft of computer services. 11 Del.C. §
933.
8.1.81 Interruption of computer services. 11 Del.C. §
934.
8.1.82 Misuse of computer system information. 11 Del.C. §
935.
8.1.83 Destruction of computer equipment. 11 Del.C. §
936.
8.1.84 Dealing in children. 11 Del.C. §
1100.
8.1.85 Abandonment of child. 11 Del.C. §
1101.
8.1.86 Endangering the welfare of a child. 11 Del.C. §
1102.
8.1.87 Endangering the welfare of an incompetent person. 11 Del.C. §
1105.
8.1.88 Sexual exploitation of a child. 11 Del.C. §
1108.
8.1.89 Unlawfully dealing in child pornography. 11 Del.C. §
1109.
8.1.90 Possession of child pornography. 11 Del.C. §
1111.
8.1.91 Sexual offenders; prohibitions from school zones. 11 Del.C. §
1112.
8.1.92 Sexual solicitation of a child. 11 Del.C. §
1112A.
8.1.93 Bribery. 11 Del.C. §
1201.
8.1.94 Receiving a bribe; class E felony. 11 Del.C. §
1203.
8.1.95 Improper influence. 11 Del.C. §
1207.
8.1.96 Official misconduct.11 Del.C. §
1211.
8.1.97 Perjury in the second degree. 11 Del.C. §
1222.
8.1.98 Perjury in the first degree. 11 Del.C. §
1223.
8.1.99 Making a false written statement. 11 Del.C. §
1233.
8.1.100 Wearing a disguise during the commission of a felony. 11 Del.C. § 239.
8.1.101 Terroristic threatening of public officials or public servants. 11 Del.C. §
1240.
8.1.102 Hindering prosecution. 11 Del.C. §
1244.
8.1.103 Abetting the violation of driver's license restrictions. 11 Del.C. §
1249.
8.1.104 Abetting the violation of driver's license restrictions. 11 Del.C. §
1249.
8.1.105 Offenses against law-enforcement animals. Felony. 11 Del.C. §
1250.
8.1.106 Escape in the second degree. 11 Del.C. §
1252.
8.1.107 Escape after conviction. 11 Del.C. §
1253.
8.1.108 Assault in a detention facility. 11 Del.C. §
1254.
8.1.109 Promoting prison contraband; felony; misdemeanor. 11 Del.C. §
1256.
8.1.110 Use of an animal to avoid capture; felony. 11 Del.C. §
1257A.
8.1.111 Misuse of prisoner mail; felony. 11 Del.C. §
1260.
8.1.112 Bribing a witness. 11 Del.C. §
1261.
8.1.113 Bribe receiving by a witness. 11 Del.C. §
1262.
8.1.114 Tampering with a witness. 11 Del.C. §
1263.
8.1.115 Interfering with child witness. 11 Del.C. §
1263A.
8.1.116 Bribing a juror. 11 Del.C. §
1264.
8.1.117 Bribe receiving by a juror. 11 Del.C. §
1265.
8.1.118 Tampering with a juror. 11 Del.C. §
1266.
8.1.119 Misconduct by a juror. 11 Del.C. §
1267.
8.1.120 Tampering with physical evidence. 11 Del.C. §
1269.
8.1.121 Riot. 11 Del.C. §
1302.
8.1.122 Hate crimes; misdemeanor; felony. 11 Del.C. §
1304.
8.1.123 Aggravated harassment. 11 Del.C. §
1312.
8.1.124 Stalking. 11 Del.C. §
1312A.
8.1.125 Cruelty to animals; felony. 11 Del.C. §
1325.
8.1.126 Animals; fighting and baiting prohibited; felony. 11 Del.C. §
1326.
8.1.127 Maintaining a dangerous animal; felony. 11 Del.C. §
1327.
8.1.128 Abusing a corpse. 11 Del.C. §
1332.
8.1.129 Trading in human remains and associated funerary objects. 11 Del.C. §
1333.
8.1.130 Violation of privacy; misdemeanor; felony. 11 Del.C. §
1335.
8.1.131 Bombs, incendiary devices, Molotov cocktails and explosive devices. 11 Del.C. §
1338.
8.1.132 Adulteration. 11 Del.C. §
1339.
8.1.133 Prostitution. 11 Del.C. §
1342.
8.1.134 Patronizing a prostitute prohibited. 11 Del.C. §
1343.
8.1.135 Promoting prostitution in the third degree. 11 Del.C. §
1351.
8.1.136 Promoting prostitution in the second degree. 11 Del.C. §
1352.
8.1.137 Promoting prostitution in the first degree. 11 Del.C. §
1353.
8.1.138 Permitting prostitution. 11 Del.C. §
1355.
8.1.139 Carrying a concealed deadly weapon. 11 Del.C. §
1442.
8.1.140 Carrying a concealed dangerous instrument. 11 Del.C. §
1443.
8.1.141 Possessing a destructive weapon. 11 Del.C. §
1444.
8.1.142 Unlawfully dealing with a dangerous weapon. 11 Del.C. §
1445.
8.1.143 Possession of a deadly weapon during commission of a felony. 11 Del.C. §
1447.
8.1.144 Possession of a firearm during commission of a felony. 11 Del.C. §
1447A.
8.1.145 Possession and purchase of deadly weapons by persons prohibited. 11 Del.C. §
1448.
8.1.146 Criminal history record checks for sales of firearms; felony. 11 Del.C. §
1448A.
8.1.147 Wearing body armor during commission of felony. 11 Del.C. §
1449.
8.1.148 Receiving a stolen firearm. 11 Del.C. §
1450.
8.1.149 Theft of a firearm. 11 Del.C. §
1451.
8.1.150 Giving a firearm to person prohibited. 11 Del.C. §
1454.
8.1.151 Engaging in a firearms transaction on behalf of another. 11 Del.C. §
1455.
8.1.152 Unlawfully permitting a minor access to a firearm. 11 Del.C. §
1456.
8.1.153 Possession of a weapon in a Safe School and Recreation Zone. 11 Del.C. §
1457.
8.1.154 Removing a firearm from the possession of a law enforcement officer. 11 Del.C. §
1458.
8.1.155 Possession of a weapon with a removed, obliterated or altered serial number. 11 Del.C. §
1459.
8.1.156 Prohibited acts. cheating devices (a)-(e), second or subsequent offense. 11 Del.C. §
1471.
8.1.157 Organized Crime and Racketeering. 11 Del.C. §
1504.
8.1.158 Victim or Witness Intimidation 11 Del.C. §
3532 & 3533.
8.1.159 Abuse, neglect, mistreatment or financial exploitation of residents or patients. 16 Del.C. §
1136(a), (b) and (c).
8.1.160 Prohibited acts A under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. 16 Del.C. §
4751(a), (b) and (c).
8.1.161 Prohibited acts B under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. 16 Del.C. §
4752(a) and (b).
8.1.162 Unlawful delivery of noncontrolled substance. 16 Del.C. §
4752A.
8.1.163 Trafficking in marijuana, cocaine, illegal drugs, methamphetamines, Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (L.S.D.), designer drugs, or 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA). 16 Del.C. §
4753A(a)(1)-(9).
8.1.164 Possession and delivery of noncontrolled prescription drug. 16 Del.C. §
4754A.
8.1.165 Prohibited acts E under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. 16 Del.C. §
4755(a)(1) and (2).
8.1.166 Prohibited acts under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. 16 Del.C. §
4756(a)(1)-(5) and (b).
8.1.167 Hypodermic syringe or needle; delivering or possessing; disposal; 16 Del.C. §
4757.
8.1.168 Keeping drugs in original containers. 16 Del.C. §
4758.
8.1.169 Distribution to persons under 21 years of age. 16 Del.C. §
4761.
8.1.170 Purchase of drugs from minors. 16 Del.C. §
4761A.
8.1.171 Distribution, delivery, or possession of controlled substance within 1,000 feet of school property; penalties; defenses. 16 Del.C. §
4767.
8.1.172 Distribution, delivery or possession of controlled substance in or within 300 feet of park, recreation area, church, synagogue or other place of worship. 16 Del.C. §
4768.
8.1.173 Drug paraphernalia. 16 Del.C. §
4771(a) and (b).
8.1.174 Possession, manufacture and sale, delivery to a minor and advertising of drug paraphernalia. 16 Del.C. §
4774(a), (b), (c) (d).
8.1.175 Operation of a vessel or boat while under the influence of intoxicating liquor and/or drugs; third and fourth offenses. 23 Del.C. §
2302(a) and §
2305 (3) and (4).
8.1.176 Attempt to evade or defeat tax. 30 Del.C. §
571.
8.1.177 Failure to collect or pay over tax. 30 Del.C. §
572.
8.1.178 Failure to file return, supply information or pay tax. 30 Del.C. §
573.
8.1.179 Fraud and false statements. 30 Del.C. §
574.
8.1.180 Obtaining benefit under false representation. 31 Del.C. §
1003.
8.1.181 Reports, statements and documents. 31 Del.C. §
1004(1), (2), (3), (4), (5).
8.1.182 Kickback schemes and solicitations. 31 Del.C. §
1005.
8.1.183 Conversion of payment. 31 §1006.
8.1.184 Unlawful possession or manufacture of proof of insurance. 21 Del.C. §
2118A.
8.1.185 Temporary registration violations related to providing false information. 21 Del.C. §
2133(a) (1)-(3).
8.1.186 False statements. 21 Del.C. §
2315.
8.1.187 Altering or forging certificate of title, manufacturer's certificate of origin, registration card, vehicle warranty or certification sticker or vehicle identification plate. 21 Del.C. §
2316.
8.1.188 False statements; incorrect or incomplete information. 21 Del.C. §
2620.
8.1.189 License to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, etc. 21 Del.C. §
2703.
8.1.190 Issuance of a Level 1 Learner's Permit and Class D operator's license to persons under 18 years of age. 21 Del.C. §
2710.
8.1.191 Unlawful application for or use of license or identification card. 21 Del.C. §
2751.
8.1.192 False statements. 21 Del.C. §
2752.
8.1.193 Driving vehicle while license is suspended or revoked. 21 Del.C. §
2756.
8.1.194 Duplication, reproduction, altering, or counterfeiting of driver's licenses or identification cards. 21 Del.C. §
2760(a) and (b).
8.1.195 Driving after judgment prohibited. 21 Del.C. §
2810.
8.1.196 False statements. 21 Del.C. §
3107.
8.1.197 Driving a vehicle while under the influence or with a prohibited alcohol content. 21 Del.C. §
4177(3) and (4).
8.1.198 Duty of driver involved in accident resulting in injury or death to any person. 21 Del.C. §
4202.
8.1.199 Duty to report accidents; evidence. 21 Del.C. §
4203.
8.1.200 Possession of motor vehicle master keys, manipulative keys, key-cutting devices, lock picks or lock picking devices and hot wires. 21 Del.C. §
4604(a).
8.1.201 Tampering with vehicle. 21 Del.C. §
6703.
8.1.202 Receiving or transferring stolen vehicle. 21 Del.C. §
6704.
8.1.203 Removed, falsified or unauthorized identification number on vehicle, bicycle or engine; removed or affixed license/registration plate with intent to misrepresent identity. 21 Del.C. §
6705(a)-(e).
8.1.204 Possession of blank title; blank registration card; vehicle identification plate; warranty sticker and registration card. 21 Del.C. §
6708(a) and (b).
8.1.205 Removal of warranty or certification stickers; vehicle identification plates; confidential vehicle identification numbers. 21 Del.C. §
6709(a).
8.1.206 Unlawful possession of assigned titles, assigned registration cards, vehicle identification plates and warranty stickers. 21 Del.C. §
6710(a).
8.1.207 Offenses [involving meat and poultry inspection including bribery or attempted bribery or assaulting or impeding any person in the performance of his duties] (felony). 3 Del.C. § 871.
8.1.208 Fraudulent Written Statements. 3 Del.C. §
10049.
8.1.209 Fraudulent Certificate of Registration or Eligibility Documents. 3 Del.C. §
10050.
8.1.210 Prohibited trade practices against infirm or elderly. 6 Del.C. §
2581.
8.1.211 Auto Repair Fraud victimizing the infirm or elderly. 6 Del.C. §
4909A.
8.1.212 Possession or use of false weights. 6 Del.C. §
5134.
8.1.213 Violations of the Securities Act. 6 Del.C. § 7322.
8.1.214 Unauthorized Acts against a Service Guide or Seeing Eye Dog. 7 Del.C. § 1717.
8.1.215 Interception of Communications Generally; Divulging Contents of Communications. 11 Del.C. §
2402.
8.1.216 Manufacture, Possession or Sale of Intercepting Device. 11 Del.C. §
2403.
8.1.217 Breaking and Entering, Etc. to Place or Remove Equipment. 11 Del.C. §
2410.
8.1.218 Obstruction, Impediment or Prevention of Interception. 11 Del.C. §
2412.
8.1.219 Obtaining, Altering or Preventing Authorized Access. 11 Del.C. §
2421.
8.1.220 Divulging Contents of Communications. 11 Del.C. §
2422.
8.1.221 Installation and Use Generally [of pen trace and trap and trace devices]. 11 Del.C. §
2431.
8.1.222 Aggravated Act of Intimidation. 11 Del.C. §
3533.
8.1.223 Attempt to Intimidate. 11 Del.C. §
3534.
8.1.224 Disclosure of Expunged Records. 11 Del.C. §
4374.
8.1.225 Violation of reporting provisions re: SBI. 11 Del.C. §
8523.
8.1.226 Failure of child-care provider to obtain information required under §8561 or for those providing false information. 11 Del.C. §
8562.
8.1.227 Providing false information when seeking employment in a public school. 11 Del.C. §
8572.
8.1.228 Filing False Claim [under Victims' Compensation Fund]. 11 Del.C. §
9016.
8.1.229 Alteration, Theft or Destruction of Will. 12 Del.C. §
210.
8.1.230 Violation of reporting requirements involving abuse under §903. 16 Del.C. §
914.
8.1.231 Coercion or intimidation involving health-care decisions and falsification, destruction of a document to create a false impression that measures to prolong life have been authorized. 16 Del.C. §
2513(a) and (b).
8.1.232 Violations related to the sale, purchase, receipt, possession, transportation, use, safety and control of explosive materials other than 16 Del.C. §
7103. 16 Del.C. §
7112.
8.1.233 Operation of a Vessel or Boat while under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/or Drugs. 23 Del.C. §
2302(3) and (4).
8.1.234 License Requirements. 24 Del.C. §
901.
8.1.235 Sale to Persons under 21 or Intoxicated Persons. 24 Del.C. §
903.
8.1.236 Failure to make Reports of Persons who are Subject to Loss of Consciousness. 24 Del.C. §
1763.
8.1.237 [Interference] Relating to the Blind and "Seeing Eye Dogs". 31 Del.C. §
2117.
8.1.238 Abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment of infirm adult. 31 Del.C. §
3913(a), (b) and (c).
8.2 Crimes substantially related to the practice of optometry shall be deemed to include any crimes under any federal law, state law, or valid town, city or county ordinance, that are substantially similar to the crimes identified in this rule.
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