Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 3098
Revocation and Suspension
Redline — January 1, 2011 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2013
As of January 1, 2011
When the holder uses the title of “Doctor” or “Dr.” as a prefix to his name, without using the word “optometrist” as a suffix to his name or in connection with it, or, without holding a diploma from an accredited school of optometry, the letters “Opt. D.” or “O.D.” as a suffix to his name, it constitutes a cause to revoke or suspend his certificate of registration.
When the holder uses the title of “Doctor” or “Dr.” as a prefix to his or her name, without using the word “optometrist” as a suffix to his or her name or in connection with it, or, without holding a diploma from an accredited school of optometry, the letters “Opt. D.” or “O.D.” as a suffix to his or her name, it constitutes a cause to revoke or suspend his or her optometrist license.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.