California Business and Professions Code

§ 2543

BPC § 2543 Effective Jan 1, 2022Div. 2 · Ch. 5.4

Statute text

(a)Except as provided in the Nonresident Ophthalmic Lens Dispenser Registration Act (Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 2564.70)), the right to dispense, sell, or furnish prescription ophthalmic devices at retail or to the person named in a prescription is limited exclusively to licensed physicians and surgeons, licensed optometrists, and registered dispensing opticians as provided in this division. This section shall not be construed to affect licensing requirements pursuant to Section 111615 of the Health and Safety Code.

(b)It shall be considered a deceptive marketing practice for:

(1)Any physician and surgeon, optometrist, or registered dispensing optician to publish or cause to be published any advertisement or sales presentation relating to contact lenses that represents that contact lenses may be obtained without confirmation of a valid prescription.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 630, Sec. 22. (AB 1534) Effective January 1, 2022.