Chapter

Opticians

S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-5— Application of chapter; conflict of laws
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-10— Board of Examiners in Opticianry; membership; nominations; terms; removal
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-20— Definitions
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-30— Unlawful to practice opticianry without license
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-50— Administration of Board by Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-60— Adoption of bylaws to govern board proceedings
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-70— Board responsibilities regarding examinations, investigations, and prosecutions
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-80— Collection of evidence for investigations and other board proceedings
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-90— Participation in hearing by board member filing complaint or conducting investigation
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-100— Injunctive actions allowed by board
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-110— Grounds for license revocation, suspension, or limitations, or for disciplinary action against licensee
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-115— Jurisdiction of board
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-120— Disciplinary actions permitted by board; procedures
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-130— Denial of license on same grounds as for disciplinary actions
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-140— Denial of license based on prior criminal record
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-150— Voluntary surrender of license by licensee under investigation
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-160— Right of aggrieved person to seek review of board decision
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-170— Payment of investigation and prosecution costs by violator
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-180— Collection of costs and fines
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-190— Confidentiality of proceedings under provisions of this chapter
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-200— Violations; penalty
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-210— Additional civil penalties and injunctive relief
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-230— Examinations; applications; fees; competency examinations; contact lens examinations
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-240— Qualifications for licensure as optician or contact lens optician
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-250— Apprentices and apprenticeships; promulgation of regulations
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-260— Annual renewal of licenses and registrations; fees; revocation for default; reinstatement; continuing education requirements
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-270— Fitting of contact lenses and professional determinations by opticians prohibited; exception
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-280— Ophthalmic dispensing of services and appliances; prescription required; exceptions
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-290— Dispensing of spectacles to public from manufacturing or warehouse locations prohibited
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-300— Use of optician's license by unlicensed persons unlawful; assistants under supervision of opticians; delegation of tasks
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-310— Unlawful advertising, sales, and pricing acts regarding ophthalmic goods and services; required disclosures
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-320— Use of third-party solicitations; restrictions
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-330— Regulations by board concerning employment, location and number of stores, advertising, and display of products prohibited
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-340— Advertising by dispensing optician under corporate name, trade name, or as successor to another optician
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-350— Display of certificate of licensure; effect of failure to display certificate
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-360— Service of required notices; prima facie evidence
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-370— Persons excepted from application of chapter
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-380— Immunity
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-38-390— Severability