HF 3924

FIRST ENGROSSMENT

Optometrists allowed to dispense legend drugs at retail under certain conditions, and optometry practice provisions changed.

Section 1: Contact lens language is provided.

Section 2: Optometrists language is modified.
Subdivision 1. Optometry defined.
Subdivision 2. Unlawful practices.
Subdivision 3. Unregulated sales.
Subdivision 4. License required.

Section 3: License language is modified
Subdivision 1. Examination language is modified.
Subdivision 2. Endorsement.
Subdivision 3. Revocation, suspension.
Subdivision 4. Peddling or canvassing forbidden.

Section 4: Use of topical ocular drugs language is modified.
Subdivision 1. Authority.
Subdivision 2. Drugs specified.

Section 5: Certificate required language is modified.

Section 6: Prohibitions relating to legend drugs; authorizing sales by pharmacists under certain conditions language is modified.

Section 7: Certificate required for use of topical legend drugs language is modified.
Subdivision 1. Certificate required for use of legend drugs.
Subdivision 2. Board certified defined.
Subdivision 3. Display of certificate required.
Subdivision 4. Accreditation of courses.
Subdivision 5. Notice to Board of Pharmacy.
Subdivision 6. Board certification required.

Section 8: Repealer language is provided.

SNA 3/19/08