A. A licensee must practice the profession of optometry only as either:

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 32-1753

  • Board: means the state board of optometry. See Arizona Laws 32-1701
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Licensee: means a person licensed to practice the profession of optometry pursuant to this chapter. See Arizona Laws 32-1701

1. A sole practitioner.

2. A partner with other health professionals.

3. A professional limited liability company in which health professionals collectively possess at least fifty-one per cent of the ownership interest.

4. A professional corporation in which health professionals collectively possess at least fifty-one per cent of the ownership interest.

5. An employee or independent contractor in any of the categories listed in this subsection.

B. A licensee must practice only under the name under which the licensee is registered with the board, which may include a trade name.

C. For purposes of this section, "health professional" means a currently licensed member of the health professions as defined in section 32-3101.