Kentucky Administrative Regulations
Title 201 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET
Chapter 13 - Board of Ophthalmic Dispensers
Section 201 KAR 13:080 - Operation and inspection of optical establishments
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, March 1, 2024
RELATES TO: KRS 326.010(2), 326.010(3), 326.030, 326.070, 326.090(2), 326.990
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 326.030 provides that a person shall not engage in the practice of ophthalmic dispensing unless he is licensed. KRS 326.090(2) authorizes the board to impose a fine against any person who operates an optical establishment without the supervision of a Kentucky-licensed ophthalmic dispenser. KRS 326.090(1) authorizes the board to suspend or revoke a license to practice ophthalmic dispensing for a violation of KRS Chapter 326. KRS 326.020(3)(a) authorizes the board to promulgate administrative regulations necessary to implement the chapter. This administrative regulation establishes a procedure for the operation and inspection of an optical establishment to determine if the establishment has complied with the licensing requirements.
Section 1. Definitions.
Section 2. Optical Establishment Supervisor.
Section 3.
Section 4. A licensed ophthalmic dispenser or apprentice ophthalmic dispenser shall produce the appropriate license or identification for each person employed within the optical establishment upon request.
Section 5. A licensed ophthalmic dispenser shall permit the complete inspection of an optical establishment used in the practice of ophthalmic dispensing upon request.
Section 6. A licensed ophthalmic dispenser or apprentice ophthalmic dispenser shall display his license in a conspicuous place in the office in which he practices. He shall also produce, upon request, a current identification card issued by the board.
Section 7.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 326.020(3)(a)