§ 36-7-1 Scope of practice defined
§ 36-7-1.1 Restrictions on scope of practice
§ 36-7-1.2 Prohibitions on use of oral therapeutics and oral steroids
§ 36-7-1.3 Definition–Board
§ 36-7-3 Composition of Board of Examiners–Qualifications of members–Terms of office
§ 36-7-3.2 Board continued within Department of Health
§ 36-7-10 Practice of optometry without license–Violation
§ 36-7-11 Requirements for licensure
§ 36-7-12.1 Pharmacology studies and clinical experience to be completed–Passing grade on pharmacology portion of national board examination to be attained
§ 36-7-12.2 Criminal background check of new applicants and licensees under disciplinary investigation
§ 36-7-13 Licensure through endorsement from another United States jurisdiction–Fee–Promulgation of rules
§ 36-7-15 Powers of the board–Promulgation of rules
§ 36-7-15.2 Educational and examination requirements for certificate to administer topical agents–Fee
§ 36-7-17 Practice as individual or partner required–Exception for authorized corporate practice–Violation–Optometrist not precluded from serving as officer or director of health maintenance organization
§ 36-7-17.1 Certain healing arts practitioners to participate in alternate health care delivery systems
§ 36-7-18 Display of license in office–Violation
§ 36-7-20 Annual renewal of license–Revocation on default–Restoration of license
§ 36-7-20.2 Courses of continuing education specified by board–Certification of attendance–Waiver
§ 36-7-21 Remission of annual fee while in military service
§ 36-7-24 Grounds for revocation of license
§ 36-7-25 Unprofessional conduct defined–No basis for criminal prosecution
§ 36-7-26 Appeal from Board of Examiners
§ 36-7-27 Reinstatement of license after revocation
§ 36-7-28 Injunction to prevent violation of chapter–Election of remedies
§ 36-7-30 Entry and inspection by board–Purpose–Drug records and inventories
§ 36-7-34 Sale of contact lenses without prescription prohibited–Violation as misdemeanor

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 36 > Chapter 7 - Optometrists

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