Sec. 17. (a) An optometrist may not:
(1) administer, dispense, or prescribe therapeutic legend drugs; or
(2) dispense or prescribe diagnostic legend drugs;
unless the optometrist is certified under this chapter.
(b) An optometrist may administer diagnostic legend drugs without obtaining a certificate under this chapter.
(c) An individual who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally violates this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.