Wis. Admin. Code Opt — Optometry Examining Board

Chapter Opt 1 AUTHORITY AND DEFINITIONS

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 1.01 Authority {#sec-opt-1.01 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 1.01}

The rules in chs. Opt 1 to 8 are adopted under authority in ss. 15.08 (5) (b), 227.11 (2), 449.01 and 449.07, Stats., to define the scope of practice of optometry in Wisconsin.

History

• Cr. Register, August, 1985, No. 356, eff. 9-1-85; correction made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, March, 1989, No. 399; am. Register, September, 1997, No. 501, eff. 10-1-97; CR 06-116: am. Register May 2007 No. 617, eff. 6-1-07.

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 1.02 Definitions {#sec-opt-1.02 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 1.02}

As used in chs. Opt 1 to 8:

(1) “Board” means the optometry examining board.

(1m) “Department” means the department of safety and professional services.

(4) “Minimum eye examination” means performance of all of the following procedures:

(a) Recording a complete case history of the patient.

(b) Measuring far and near visual acuity.

(c) Conducting an internal and external examination of the eye and adnexa.

(d) Measuring corneal curvature.

(e) Obtaining objective measurement of refractive error.

(f) Evaluating convergence and accommodation.

(g) Obtaining far and near refraction.

(h) Evaluating muscle balance.

(i) Measuring intraocular pressure.

(j) Recording spectacle prescription including far and near visual acuity.

(5) “Minimum eye examination for the fitting of contact lenses” means the performance of all of the following procedures:

(a) Performing the minimum eye examination procedures under sub. (4).

(b) Determining whether a patient may safely and comfortably wear contact lenses.

(c) Using a spectacle prescription as a basis for selecting, designing, manufacturing, or duplicating a contact lens.

(d) Placing a trial contact lens upon the eye of a patient for diagnostic purposes.

(e) Evaluating the physical fit of the trial contact lens.

(f) Using a phoropter, hand-held lens or any automated instrument for the purposes of determining the prescription or change in prescription of a contact lens.

(g) Determining contact lens specifications.

(h) Counseling the patient on all the following:

1. The proper care and use of the prescribed contact lenses.

2. The appropriate contact lens wearing schedule.

3. The contact lens replacement schedule.

4. The potential risks or complications of wearing contact lenses during sleep.

(j) Performing progress evaluations and recording in the patient record the recommended date of the patient’s next visit.

(5m) “Minor” has the meaning given in s. 990.01 (20), Stats.

(6) “Supervision” means availability to coordinate, direct, and inspect the practice of an unlicensed person on a regular basis, as determined by the supervising optometrist.

(7m) “Telehealth” has the meaning given in s. 440.01 (1) (hm), Stats.

History

• Cr. Register, January, 1971, No. 181, eff. 2-1-71; am. Register, August, 1973, No. 212, eff. 9-1-73; r. and recr. Register, August, 1985, No. 356, eff. 9-1-85; emerg. r. (3), eff. 10-18-85; r. (3), Register, April, 1986, No. 364, eff. 5-1-86; correction in (1) (h) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, March, 1989, No. 399; renum. (1), (2) and (4) to be (2), (3) and (6) and am. (2) (h) and (6) (c), (1), (4) and (5) renum. from Opt 5.02 (1), (3) and (4), Register, June, 1990, No. 414, eff. 7-1-90; am. (intro.), (2) (a) to (g), (4) (intro.) to (d), (5) (intro.) to (i) and (6) (a) to (e), r. (1), cr. (1) and (1m), Register, September, 1997, No. 501, eff. 10-1-97; CR 06-116: am. (intro.), r. (3), r. and recr. (6), Register May 2007 No. 617, eff. 6-1-07; correction in (1m) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., Stats., Register February 2012 No. 674; CR 21-005: r. (2), r. and recr. (4), (5), cr. (5m) Register June 2022 No. 798, eff. 7-1-22; correction in (5) (h) 3. made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register June 2022 No. 798; CR 24-029: cr. (7m) Register June 2025 No. 834, eff. 7-1-25; CR 25-027: cr. (5) (h) 4., r. (5) (i) Register December 2025 No. 840, eff. 1-1-26.

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 1.03 Delegation and supervision {#sec-opt-1.03 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 1.03}

Except as provided under s. Opt 5.03 (19) and (20), an optometrist may direct an unlicensed person working under the optometrist’s supervision to perform any act that is within the optometrist’s scope of practice. This includes performing telehealth with patients. The optometrist continues to be responsible for interpretation of test findings, as well as the diagnosis and management of any condition related to the care of the patient.

History

• Cr. Register, March, 1975, No. 231, eff. 4-1-75; r. and recr. Register, August, 1985, No. 356, eff. 9-1-85; CR 06-116: r. and recr. Register May 2007 No. 617, eff. 6-1-07; correction made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2016 No. 732; CR 24-029: am. Register June 2025 No. 834, eff. 7-1-25.

Chapter Opt 3 LICENSURE

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 3.02 Application {#sec-opt-3.02 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 3.02}

Except as provided in s. Opt 3.025, an applicant for licensure as an optometrist shall submit all of the following:

(1) An application and required fee under s. 440.05, Stats.

(2) Official documentation of graduation from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE).

(3) Verification of passing parts I, II, including passage of the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease examination, and III of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry examination.

(4) Verification of passing the examination assessing knowledge of state laws and administrative rules regarding the practice of optometry.

(5) If the applicant has an arrest or conviction record, documentation necessary for the board to determine whether the circumstances substantially relate to the practice of optometry, subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, Stats.

History

• Cr. Register, March, 1989, No. 399, eff. 4-1-89; am. (1) (a), Register, July, 1994, No. 463, eff. 8-1-94; am. (1) (a), Register, April, 1996, No. 484, eff. 5-1-96; am. (1) (intro.) and (a), r. and recr. (1) (b), r. (2), renum. (3) to (5) to be (1) (c), (2) and (3) and am. (1) (c), Register, September, 1997, No. 501, eff. 10-1-97; am. (1) (b), Register, December, 1998, No. 516, eff. 1-1-99; CR 06-116: am. (1) (intro.) Register May 2007 No. 617, eff. 6-1-07; CR 15-078: r. and recr. Register December 2016 No. 732, eff. 1-1-17; EmR1906: emerg. am. (3), eff. 3-12-19; CR 19-033: am. (3) Register January 2020 No. 769, eff. 2-1-20; CR 21-004: am. (intro.) Register June 2022 No. 798, eff. 7-1-22.

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 3.025 Reciprocal credentials for service members, former service members, and their spouses {#sec-opt-3.025 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 3.025}

A reciprocal license to practice optometry shall be granted to a service member, former service member, or the spouse of a service member or former service member who meets the definitions under s. 440.09 (1), Stats., and who the board determines meets all of the requirements under s. 440.09 (2), Stats. Subject to s. 440.09 (2m), Stats., the board may request verification necessary to make a determination under this section.

History

• CR 21-004: cr. Register June 2022 No. 798, eff. 7-1-22; correction made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register June 2022 No. 798.

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 3.07 Passing scores {#sec-opt-3.07 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 3.07}

The passing score on each examination is determined by the board to represent minimum competence. The board may adopt the recommended passing score of the examination provider.

History

• Cr. Register, March, 1989, No. 399, eff. 4-1-89; am. (2) (a), Register, April, 1996, No. 484, eff. 5-1-96; am. (2), Register, September, 1997, No. 501, eff. 10-1-97; r. (2) (a), renum. (2) (b) to be (2) and am., Register, December, 1998, No. 516, eff. 1-1-99; CR 15-078: r. and recr. Register December 2016 No. 732, eff. 1-1-17.

Chapter Opt 4 LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 4.01 Qualifications {#sec-opt-4.01 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 4.01}

An optometrist holding a license, in good standing, to practice optometry in another state that has substantially similar requirements may become licensed and registered in Wisconsin if the applicant submits evidence satisfactory to the board that he or she satisfies all of the following criteria:

(1) Has graduated from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education.

(2) Has passed the examination of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry as required under s. Opt 4.03 (2).

(3) Has practiced optometry in the other state for at least 5 years.

(4) Has passed the required state law examination administered by the board as required under s. Opt 4.03 (1).

(5) Has never been disciplined by the licensing authority in any other state, territory of the United States, or another country for any misconduct or violations which evidence lack of competence to practice optometry in Wisconsin as determined by the board.

(6) Does not have any pending complaints against the applicant or investigations of the applicant that relate to the practice of optometry.

(7) Does not have an arrest or a conviction record, subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322 and 111.335, Stats.

(8) Pays the fee specified in s. 440.05 (1), Stats.

(9) Has completed the education and examination requirements to the satisfaction of the board in compliance with ch. Opt 6.

History

• Cr. Register, March, 1989, No. 399, eff. 4-1-89; am. Register, April, 1996, No. 484, eff. 5-1-96; am. (intro.), (4) and (6), Register, September, 1997, No. 501, eff. 10-1-97; am. (2) and (4), Register, December, 1998, No. 516, eff. 1-1-99; CR 06-116: am. (intro.), (1) to (5) and (7), cr. (8) and (9), Register May 2007 No. 617, eff. 6-1-07; CR 19-033: r. and recr. (9) Register January 2020 No. 769, eff. 2-1-20; CR 19-026: am. (1), (2), (6) Register January 2020 No. 769, eff. 2-1-20.

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 4.02 Application procedures {#sec-opt-4.02 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 4.02}

(1) An applicant for licensure under this chapter shall file with the board a completed application on a form provided by the board. The application shall include:

(a) The signature of the applicant.

(b) Notice as to whether the applicant has been disciplined in any state in which he or she has held a license.

(c) The fees authorized in s. 440.05 (1), Stats.

(d) A certified transcript of the coursework completed by the applicant submitted directly to the board from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education.

(e) Verification of the applicant’s licensure submitted directly to the board by all states in which the applicant has ever held a license.

Note: Application forms are available on the department’s website at https.//dsps.wi.gov, or by request from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708, or call (608) 266-2112. An otherwise qualified applicant with a disability shall be provided with reasonable accommodations.

(2) Applicants who have a pending criminal charge or have been convicted of any crime shall provide the board all related information necessary for the board to determine whether the circumstances of the pending criminal charge or conviction are substantially related to the circumstances of the licensed activity, subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, Stats.

(3) An application may not be considered by the board until the application is complete, including the requisite application materials under sub. (1), verification of examination scores from the National Board of Examiners in Optometry in accordance with s. Opt 4.03, or any other required information under this chapter.

History

• Cr. Register, March, 1989, No. 399, eff. 4-1-89; am. (1) (intro.) and (c), Register, June, 1990, No. 414, eff. 7-1-90; am. (1) (c), Register, July, 1994, No. 463, eff. 8-1-94; am. (1) (c), Register, April, 1996, No. 484, eff. 5-1-96; am. (1), renum. (2), (3) and (4) to be (1) (d), (e) and (2) and am. (1) (d) and (e), Register, September, 1997, No. 501, eff. 10-1-97; CR 06-116: am. (1) (intro.) and (c) Register May 2007 No. 617, eff. 6-1-07; CR 19-026: r. and recr. (1) (d), am. (2), cr. (3) Register January 2020 No. 769, eff. 2-1-20.

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 4.03 Examinations {#sec-opt-4.03 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 4.03}

(1) An applicant for a license by endorsement under this chapter shall take and pass the state law examination as set forth in s. Opt 3.02 (4).

(2) An applicant for a license by endorsement under this chapter shall successfully complete one of the following:

(a) Parts I and II of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry, if the applicant has engaged in the practice of optometry for at least 5 years prior to January 1, 1996.

(b) Parts I, II, including passage of the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease examination, and III of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry, if the applicant has engaged in the practice of optometry for less than 5 years prior to January 1, 1996, or if the applicant graduated from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education after December 1, 1995.

(3) The passing grade for the examinations shall be as specified in s. Opt 3.07.

History

• Cr. Register, March, 1989, No. 399, eff. 4-1-89; am. (1), Register, April, 1996, No. 484, eff. 5-1-96; am. (1), renum. (2) to be (3) and am., cr. (2), Register, December, 1998, No. 516, eff. 1-1-99; CR 06-116: am. (1) and (2) (intro.) Register May 2007 No. 617, eff. 6-1-07; correction in (1) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2016 No. 732; EmR1906: emerg. am. (2) (b), eff. 3-1-12; CR 19-033: am. (2) (b) Register January 2020 No. 769, eff. 2-1-20; CR 19-026: am. (2) (a), (b) Register January 2020 No. 769, eff. 2-1-20; merger of (2) (b) treatments by CR 19-026 and CR 19-033 made under s. 13.92 (4) (bm) Register January 2020 No. 769.

Chapter Opt 5 UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 5.01 Intent {#sec-opt-5.01 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 5.01}

The intent of the board in adopting the rules in this chapter is to establish minimum standards of conduct for optometrist and to specify reasons the board may reprimand, deny, limit, suspend, or revoke any license or certificate of registration.

History

• Cr. Register, August, 1985, No. 356, eff. 9-1-85; renum. Register, March, 1989, No. 399, eff. 4-1-89; r. (1), renum. (2) to be Opt 5.01, Register, September, 1997, No. 501, eff. 10-1-97; CR 15-078: am. Register December 2016 No. 732, eff. 1-1-17.

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 5.02 Definitions {#sec-opt-5.02 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 5.02}

As used in this chapter:

(1) “Contact lens prescription” means a prescription order for a contact lens that includes all of the following:

(a) The specifications needed to adequately duplicate a contact lens.

(b) The name, signature and license number of the prescribing optometrist.

(c) The date of the prescription.

(d) The date of expiration.

(e) Provisions for a reasonable number of refills.

(3) “Grossly incompetent” means the failure of a licensee or certificate holder to exercise that degree of care and skill which is exercised by the average practitioner who holds the same type of license or certificate, acting in the same or similar circumstances. Grossly incompetent specifically includes the failure to have in good working order adequate equipment and instruments as are necessary to perform the minimum eye examination.

(4) “Lens prescription” means a written or electronic order that contains the specifications for ophthalmic materials for a particular patient for the purpose of treating the refractive or functional abilities of the visual system or the enhancement of visual performance.

(5) “Limited eye screening” means an event where no spectacle prescription, contact lens prescription or treatment or management plan is generated.

(6) “Signature” means a handwritten mark or an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record.

History

• Cr. Register, August, 1985, No. 356, eff. 9-1-85; emerg. cr. (1), eff. 12-17-85; renum. (1) to (3) to be (2) to (4), cr. (1), Register, June, 1986, No. 366, eff. 7-1-86; renum. Register, March, 1989, No. 399, eff. 4-1-89; renum. (1), (3) and (4) to be Opt 1.02 (1), (4) and (5), (2) to be (1), cr. (2), Register, June, 1990, No. 414, eff. 7-1-90; cr. (intro.) and (1), renum. (1) to be (1m) and am., Register, September, 1997, No. 501, eff. 10-1-97; CR 01-060: renum. (1), (1m) and (2) to be (2) to (4) and am. (4), cr. (1), Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 1-1-02; CR 05-036: cr. (5) Register January 2006 No. 601, eff. 2-1-06; CR 06-116: cr. (6) Register May 2007 No. 617, eff. 6-1-07; CR 13-017: am. (4) Register November 2013 No. 695, eff. 12-1-13; CR 15-078: am. (3) Register December 2016 No. 732, eff. 1-1-17; CR 25-027: r. (2) Register December 2025 No. 840, eff. 1-1-26.

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 5.03 Unprofessional Conduct {#sec-opt-5.03 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 5.03}

Unprofessional conduct by an optometrist includes any of the following:

(1) Engaging in any practice which constitutes a danger to health, welfare, or safety of a patient or the public.

(2) Engaging in conduct in the practice of optometry which evidences a lack of knowledge or ability to apply professional principles or skills.

(3) Practicing or attempting to practice beyond the scope of practice.

(4) Practicing in a manner which demonstrates the optometrist is grossly incompetent.

(5) Obtaining a license through fraud.

(6) Obtaining or attempting to obtain anything of value by fraudulent representation in the practice of optometry.

(7) Practicing or attempting to practice while the ability to perform services is impaired by physical, mental or emotional disorder, drugs, or alcohol.

(8) Practicing while knowingly having an infectious or contagious disease, except when practicing telehealth.

(9) Any conduct of a character likely to deceive or defraud the public.

(10) Loaning of an optometric license or certificate to anyone.

(11) Splitting or dividing any fee for optometric service with any person, except an associate licensed optometrist.

(12) Using the title “Doctor”, or the initials “Dr.”, in printed form unless the optometrist has been granted the title of doctor of optometry by an optometric college and unless the optometrist indicates in printing in the same communication that he or she is an optometrist.

(13) Failing to notify the board of any change in address or change in location of practice within 30 days.

(14) Failing to furnish to the board upon request information concerning the mode and location of practice.

(15) Failing to permit the board or a board representative to inspect his or her office, equipment and records during regular office hours.

(16) Failing to have in good working order adequate equipment and instruments as are necessary to perform the minimum eye examination procedures specified in s. Opt 1.02 (4).

(17)

(a) Except as provided in par. (b), failing to perform the minimum eye examination at any of the following:

1. The patient’s initial examination with the optometrist.

2. Any examination conducted more than one year after a minimum eye examination.

3. A minimum eye examination for the fitting of contact lenses as defined in s. Opt 1.02 (5).

(b) It shall not be unprofessional conduct to fail to perform the minimum eye examination in any of the following instances:

1. Where the patient refuses or is unable to participate in any procedure of the minimum eye examination.

2. At an examination for the diagnosis and management of eye disease or for the removal of superficial foreign bodies from an eye or from an appendage to the eye.

3. Where written verification of all examination findings has been received from a licensed optometrist or an ophthalmologist, stating that a minimum eye examination, as defined in s. Opt 1.02 (4), has been performed for the patient within the 6 month period immediately preceding the date of the patient’s visit.

4. Where a limited eye screening is performed.

(18) Advertising in a manner that is false, fraudulent, misleading, or deceptive including any of the following:

(a) Statements creating false, fraudulent, or unjustified expectations of favorable results including advertising professional superiority or the performance of professional services in a superior manner.

(b) Making comparisons with other optometrists which are false, fraudulent, misleading, or deceptive.

(c) Statements containing representations that would be likely to cause a reasonable person to misunderstand or be deceived.

(d) Seeking to obtain patients by advertising or other forms of solicitation in a manner that is false, fraudulent, misleading, or deceptive.

(19) Delegating the prescribing of pharmaceutical agents or the removal of foreign bodies from an eye or from an appendage to the eye, to an unlicensed person.

(20) Delegating the performance of tasks related to the practice of optometry to an unlicensed person that exceeds that person’s competence, education, training, or experience.

(21) Failing to exercise supervision over an unlicensed person, as provided under s. Opt 1.03.

(22) Failing to record and include in each patient’s record the information required under s. Opt 5.10.

(24) Failing to release, at no cost to the patient, a copy of the patient’s spectacle lens prescription or contact lens prescription following release of the patient from contact lens fitting and initial follow-up care.

Note: Federal Trade Commission Rules 16 CFR 315.3 and CFR 456.2 require the release of spectacle and contact lens prescriptions.

(25) Failing to release a patient’s records in accordance with s. 146.83, Stats.

(26) Failing to obtain informed consent under s. Opt 5.045.

(27) Violating any provision of ch. 449, Stats., or any rule of the board.

History

• CR 15-078: cr. Register December 2016 No. 732, eff. 1-1-17; CR 21-005: am. (16), (17) (a) 3., (b) 3., r. (23) Register June 2022 No. 798, eff. 7-1-22; CR 24-029: am. (8) Register June 2025 No. 834, eff. 7-1-25.

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 5.045 Informed Consent {#sec-opt-5.045 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 5.045}

(1) Any optometrist who treats a patient shall inform the patient about the availability of reasonable alternate modes of treatment and about the benefits and risks of these treatments. The reasonable optometrist standard is the standard for informing a patient under this section. The reasonable optometrist standard requires disclosure only of information that a reasonable optometrist would know and disclose under the circumstances.

(2) The optometrist’s duty to inform the patient under this section does not require disclosure of any of the following:

(a) Detailed technical information that in all probability a patient would not understand.

(b) Risks apparent or known to the patient.

(c) Extremely remote possibilities that might falsely or detrimentally alarm the patient.

(d) Information in emergencies where failure to provide treatment would be more harmful to the patient than treatment.

(e) Information in cases where the patient is incapable of consenting.

(f) Information about alternate modes of treatment for any condition the optometrist has not included in his or her diagnosis at the time the optometrist informs the patient.

(3) If the patient is a minor or incompetent, the patient’s parent or legal guardian shall be informed of all disclosures required under sub. (1).

(4) An optometrist shall be responsible for informing a patient upon initiation of scheduling a visit, or within a reasonable amount of time in the event of a change of circumstances, if the visit is going to be performed by telehealth. The patient shall be provided with the name and contact information of the optometrist providing the telehealth care.

History

• CR 15-078: cr. Register December 2016 No. 732, eff. 1-1-17; CR 21-005: cr. (3) Register June 2022 No. 798, eff. 7-1-22; CR 24-029: cr. (4) Register June 2025 No. 834, eff. 7-1-25.

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 5.10 Patient records {#sec-opt-5.10 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 5.10}

(1) An optometrist shall record and include in each patient’s record all of the following information:

(a) Name and date of birth of the patient.

(b) Date of examination and examination findings, including a clear and legible record of the tests performed, the results obtained, the prescription ordered and the patient’s far and near visual acuity obtained with the prescription ordered.

(c) Date of the prescription.

(e) Name, signature and license number of the examining optometrist.

(f) Documentation that alternate modes of treatment have been communicated to the patient and prior informed consent has been obtained from the patient. If the patient is a minor or incompetent, documentation that prior consent for treatment was received from the patient’s parent or legal guardian.

(2) Patient records shall be maintained for at least 6 years.

History

• Cr. Register, August, 1985, No. 356, eff. 9-1-85; renum. Register, March, 1989, No. 399, eff. 4-1-89; am. (3), cr. (4), Register, June, 1990, No. 414, eff. 7-1-90; am. (1) (intro.) to (d), Register, September, 1997, No. 501, eff. 10-1-97; CR 01-060: am. (3), Register December 2001 No. 552, eff. 1-1-02; CR 15-078: am. (1) (intro.), cr. (1) (f), am. (2), r. (3), (4) Register December 2016 No. 732, eff. 1-1-17; CR 21-005: r. (1) (d), am. (1) (f) Register June 2022 No. 798, eff. 7-1-22.

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 5.20 Telehealth {#sec-opt-5.20 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 5.20}

(1) The standards of practice and professional conduct under this chapter apply to an optometrist regardless of whether health care service is provided in person or by telehealth.

(2) An optometrist who uses a telehealth visit to provide optometry services to a patient located in this state shall either be licensed as an optometrist by the board, shall apply for a temporary credential under the requirements of s. 440.094, Stats., or shall have endorsement and licensure by the board under s. 449.055, Stats., and ch. Opt 4.

History

• CR 24-029: cr. Register June 2025 No. 834, eff. 7-1-25.

Chapter Opt 6 USE OF DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS AND REMOVAL OF SUPERFICIAL FOREIGN BODIES FROM AN EYE OR FROM AN APPENDAGE TO THE EYE

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 6.01 Authority {#sec-opt-6.01 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 6.01}

The rules in this chapter are adopted under authority in ss. 15.08 (5) (b), 227.11 (2), 449.17, 449.18, and 961.39, Stats.

Note: The rules in this chapter apply only to optometrists licensed by the State of Wisconsin in accordance with ch. Opt 3 or ch. Opt 4, as applicable.

Note: To determine which pharmaceutical agents may be used by licensed optometrists, refer to ch. SPS 10, relating to the use of pharmaceutical agents by licensed optometrists.

History

• Cr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91; CR 06-116: am. Register May 2007 No. 617, eff. 6-1-07; CR 19-027: am. Register January 2020 No. 769, eff. 2-1-20.

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 6.02 Definitions {#sec-opt-6.02 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 6.02}

In this chapter:

(1) “Adverse drug reaction” means an adverse, physical or psychological reaction experienced by a person resulting from diagnostic or therapeutic pharmaceutical agents administered by an optometrist that occurs within 24 hours after the drug is administered. An “adverse drug reaction” may be indicated by symptoms that include any of the following:

(a) Red eye.

(b) Painful eye.

(c) Decrease in vision.

(d) Pale or red swelling of the periocular or periorbital tissues.

(e) Nausea.

(f) Vomiting.

(g) Fainting.

(h) Mental confusion.

(i) Cessation of respiration.

(1e) “Approved institution” means an institution approved by the board and accredited by a regional or professional accrediting organization which is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or its successor or the federal department of education, in accordance with ss. 449.17 (1m) (b) and 449.18 (2) (a) 2., Stats.

(1n) “Classroom hour” means a minimum of 50 minutes of lecture, group discussion, or laboratory. “Classroom hour” does not include time spent working in a clinic other than as part of a laboratory directly associated with a course in pharmacology.

(1s) “Course of study in pharmacology” means a course of study completed in an approved institution after 1973 in general and clinical pharmacology as it relates to optometry with the characteristics described in s. 449.17 (1m) (b), Stats. For a course, such as a continuing education course, that does not lead to a degree in optometry to qualify as part of a course of study in pharmacology, the course must include at least one examination on course content.

(3) “DPA” or “diagnostic pharmaceutical agent” means an agent authorized under s. SPS 10.02.

(6) “TPA” or “therapeutic pharmaceutical agent” means an agent authorized under s. SPS 10.03.

History

• Cr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91; r. (3), Register, September, 1997, No. 501, eff. 10-1-97: CR 05-036: cr. (intro.) and (3) Register January 2006 No. 601, eff. 2-1-06; CR 06-116: renum. (1) to be (1m), cr. (1), r. (2) and (5), r. and recr. (3) and am. (6), Register May 2007 No. 617, eff. 6-1-07; correction in (1), (1m), (3), (6) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register November 2011 No. 671; CR 19-027: renum. (1) to (1) (intro.) and am., cr. (1) (a) to (i), r. (1m), cr. (1e), (1n), (1s), am. (3), r. (4), am. (6) Register January 2020 No. 769, eff. 2-1-20; correction in (1) (intro.) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register January 2020 No. 769.

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 6.025 Adverse drug reaction referral plan {#sec-opt-6.025 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 6.025}

(1) An optometrist who wants to use diagnostic pharmaceutical agents authorized under s. SPS 10.02 or therapeutic pharmaceutical agents authorized under s. SPS 10.03 shall submit an adverse drug reaction referral plan prior to providing pharmaceutical agents. The plan shall be submitted to the department on an approved form in which the optometrist agrees to do all of the following:

(a) Refer any patient who notifies the optometrist of an adverse drug reaction to appropriate medical specialists or facilities.

(b) Routinely advise all patients to immediately contact the optometrist if the patient experiences adverse reactions.

(c) Place in a patient’s permanent record information describing any adverse drug reactions experienced by the patient and the date and time that any referral was made.

(2) The plan shall include the names of at least 3 physicians, physician clinics, or hospitals to whom the optometrist agrees to refer patients who experience an adverse drug reaction. At least one of these physicians shall be skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye.

(3) An optometrist authorized to use diagnostic or therapeutic pharmaceutical agents shall file a revised adverse drug reaction referral plan with the department within 10 working days after the optometrist designates a new physician, physician clinic, or hospital to which the optometrist agrees to refer patients who experience adverse drug reactions.

(4) An optometrist authorized to use therapeutic pharmaceutical agents shall file with the department within 10 working days of its occurrence a report on any adverse drug reaction resulting from the optometrist’s administration of the agents. This report shall include all of the following:

(a) The optometrist’s name, address, and license number.

(b) The patient’s name, address, and age.

(c) The patient’s presenting problem, the diagnosis, the agent administered and the method of administration, the reaction, and the subsequent action taken.

Note: The TPA Adverse Reaction Report (Form #1728) and DPA/TPA Certification Application are available on the department’s website at dsps.wi.gov, or by request from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708, or call (608) 266-2112.

History

• CR 19-027: cr. Register January 2020 No. 769, eff. 2-1-20.

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 6.03 Certificate to use diagnostic pharmaceutical agents {#sec-opt-6.03 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 6.03}

(1) A licensed optometrist who has submitted an adverse drug reaction referral plan in accordance with s. Opt 6.025 is authorized to use diagnostic pharmaceutical agents if any of the following applies:

(a) The board initially issued a license to practice optometry to the optometrist on or after August 1, 2006.

(b) The department issued a certificate to the optometrist under s. 449.17, 2003 Stats.

(c) The board issued a certificate under sub. (2) to an optometrist issued a license to practice optometry before August 1, 2006.

(2) An optometrist licensed prior to August 1, 2006, shall be certified by the board to use diagnostic pharmaceutical agents if all of the following are completed:

(a) The optometrist submits an application to the department.

(b) The optometrist submits satisfactory evidence of 60 classroom hours of a course of study that is in accordance with sub. (3) and that was completed prior to entering the examination required in par. (c).

(c) The optometrist submits satisfactory evidence of passing one of the following:

1. Section 9, ocular pharmacology, National Board of Examiners in Optometry administered only after 1981.

2. Parts I and II, National Board of Examiners in Optometry administered only after 1986.

3. An exam administered as part of the course of study under par. (b) that, as determined by the board, satisfactorily assesses competency in the subject matter described in sub. (3). The board may require additional evidence to approve the exam.

(3) A satisfactory course of study under sub. (2) (b) at an approved institution shall include at least 30 classroom hours of a course of study in pharmacology and emphasizes the systemic effects of and reactions to pharmaceutical agents, including the treatment of any adverse reactions that may occur, in accordance with s. 449.17 (1m) (b), Stats.

History

• Cr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91; am. (1) (a) and (b), Register, September, 1997, No. 501, eff. 10-1-97; CR 06-116: r. and recr. Register May 2007 No. 617, eff. 6-1-07; correction in (4) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register November 2011 No. 671; CR 19-027: r. and recr. Register January 2020 No. 769, eff. 2-1-20; corrections in (2) (intro.), (3) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register January 2020 No. 769.

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 6.04 Certificate to use therapeutic pharmaceutical agents and remove foreign bodies from eyes {#sec-opt-6.04 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 6.04}

(1) A licensed optometrist who has submitted an adverse drug reaction referral plan in accordance with s. Opt 6.025 is authorized to use therapeutic pharmaceutical agents and remove foreign bodies from an eye or from an appendage to the eye if any of the following applies:

(a) The board initially issued a license to practice optometry to the optometrist on or after August 1, 2006.

(b) The board issued a certificate to the optometrist under s. 449.18, 2003 Stats.

(c) The board issued a certificate under sub. (2) to an optometrist issued a license to practice optometry before August 1, 2006.

(2) An optometrist licensed prior to August 1, 2006, shall be certified by the board to use therapeutic pharmaceutical agents under this section if all of the following are completed:

(a) The optometrist has a certificate to use diagnostic pharmaceutical agents in accordance with s. Opt 6.03.

(b) The optometrist submits an application to the department.

(c) The optometrist has completed all of the following:

1. One hundred classroom hours of post doctorate study in the use of therapeutic pharmaceutical agents and the removal of superficial foreign bodies from an eye or from an appendage to the eye, on or after January 1, 1987, at an approved institution and achieved a minimum passing score.

2. Passed one of the following approved examinations:

a. An exam administered as part of the course of study under subd. 1. that, as determined by the board, satisfactorily assesses competency. The board may require additional evidence to approve the exam.

b. The Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease, TMOD®, National Board of Examiners in Optometry exam administered after 1985 with a minimum passing score as determined by the board in accordance with s. Opt 3.07.

(3) An optometrist authorized under this section may not remove a foreign body from an eye or from an appendage to an eye if the foreign body is deeper than Bowman’s layer of the cornea or deeper than the conjunctiva, in accordance with s. 449.18 (5), Stats.

History

• Cr. Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91; am. (2), (4) and (5), Register, January, 1993, No. 445, eff. 2-1-93; renum. (1) to be (1) (a) and am., cr. (1) (b), Register, April, 1994, No. 460, eff. 5-1-94; am. (1) (a), Register, April, 1996, No. 484, eff. 5-1-96; renum. (1) (a) to be (1) and am., r. (1) (b), am. (2) to (5), Register, September, 1997, No. 501, eff. 10-1-97: CR 05-036: am. (1), renum. (2) to be (2m), cr. (2), (6) and (7) Register January 2006 No. 601, eff. 2-1-06; CR 06-116: r. and recr. Register May 2007 No. 617, eff. 6-1-07; correction in (4) (a) 1. made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register November 2011 No. 671; CR 19-027: r. and recr. Register January 2020 No. 769, eff. 2-1-20; correction in (2) (c) 1. made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register January 2020 No. 769.

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 6.05 Prescribing therapeutic pharmaceutical agents {#sec-opt-6.05 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 6.05}

(1) Therapeutic pharmaceutical agents may be prescribed or administered by an optometrist only for the ocular therapeutic purposes for which the drugs are intended. These drugs shall be prescribed or administered in accordance with minimum standards and procedures established in the optometric profession. An optometrist may not prescribe or administer a therapeutic pharmaceutical agent which is not authorized under s. SPS 10.03. Approved agents may be used in combination only with other approved agents when appropriate.

(2) Prior to prescribing beta blockers or carbonic anhydrase inhibitors for the treatment of glaucoma, any oral antiviral, or any other therapeutic pharmaceutical agent under s. SPS 10.03 that may have significant systemic adverse drug reactions, the optometrist shall inform the patient’s primary physician of the treatment plan and document that contact on the patient’s chart. If the patient does not identify a primary physician, the patient shall be referred to a physician to determine the presence or absence of any systemic contraindications to the intended therapeutic agent. Following that assessment, and prior to prescribing, the prescribing optometrist shall contact the examining physician, documenting that contact on the patient’s chart.

(3) Closed-angle glaucoma shall be considered an emergency in which the treating optometrist shall make immediate referral directly to a physician who specializes in the treatment of diseases of the eye and shall institute any emergency procedures as are directed by that physician.

History

• CR 19-027: cr. Register January 2020 No. 769, eff. 2-1-20.

Chapter Opt 7 RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 7.02 Certificate of registration {#sec-opt-7.02 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 7.02}

Persons practicing optometry are required to hold a valid certificate of registration.

History

• Cr. Register, January, 1993, No. 445, eff. 2-1-93.

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 7.03 Renewal of certificate of registration {#sec-opt-7.03 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 7.03}

Persons practicing optometry shall on or before December 15 of each odd-numbered year renew their certificates of registration by registering with the department, certifying completion of the continuing education hours required under s. Opt 8.02 and paying the renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a), Stats. An optometrist who fails to renew a certificate of registration in accordance with this section may not practice optometry until the certificate is renewed under s. Opt 7.05.

History

• Cr. Register, January, 1993, No. 445, eff. 2-1-93; CR 06-116: am. Register May 2007 No. 617, eff. 6-1-07; CR 15-078: cons. and renum. 7.03 and 7.04 to 7.03 and am. Register December 2016 No. 732, eff. 1-1-17.

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 7.05 Late renewal {#sec-opt-7.05 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 7.05}

(1) Renewal within 5 years. A person may renew his or her certificate of registration by paying the renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a), Stats., pay a late renewal fee under s. 440.08 (3), Stats., and attesting to completion of the continuing education required under s. Opt 8.02.

(2) Renewal after 5 years. A person who failed to renew a certificate of registration within 5 years after the renewal date holds an expired license and may not reapply for the license using the initial application process. This subsection does not apply to license holders who have unmet disciplinary requirements or whose license or certificate has been surrendered or revoked. A certificate of registration may be renewed after 5 years by complying with all of the following:

(a) Payment of the renewal fee required under s. 440.03 (9) (a), Stats., and the late renewal fee.

(b) Evidence of one of the following:

1. Holding an active license in good standing in another state.

2. Verification of all of the following occurring within the last 2 years:

a. Passing parts I, II, including passage of the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease examination, and III of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry examination.

b. Passing the examination assessing knowledge of state laws and administrative rules regarding the practice of optometry.

c. 30 hours of approved continuing education.

History

• Cr. Register, January, 1993, No. 445, eff. 2-1-93; am. (1) and (2) (intro.), Register, April, 1996, No. 484, eff. 5-1-96; am. (intro.), (2) (intro.) and (a), Register, September, 1997, No. 501, eff. 10-1-97; CR 06-116: am. (1) and (2) (intro.) Register May 2007 No. 617, eff. 6-1-07; CR 15-078: r. and recr. Register December 2016 No. 732, eff. 1-1-17; correction in (1), (2) (a) made under 35.17, Stats., Register December 2016 No. 732; EmR1906: emerg. am. (2) (b) 2. a., eff. 3-12-19; CR 19-033: am. (2) (b) 2. a. Register January 2020 No. 769, eff. 2-1-20.

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 7.06 Reinstatement {#sec-opt-7.06 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 7.06}

A license holder who has unmet disciplinary requirements and failed to renew the certificate of registration within 5 years or whose license or certificate has been surrendered or revoked may apply to have the license or certificate reinstated in accordance with all of the following:

(1) Evidence of completion of the requirements in s. Opt 7.05 (2) if the license has not been active within 5 years.

(2) Evidence of completion of the disciplinary requirements, if applicable.

(3) Evidence of rehabilitation or change in circumstances warranting reinstatement.

History

• CR 15-078: cr. Register December 2016 No. 732, eff. 1-1-17; correction in (1) made under 35.17, Stats., Register December 2016 No. 732.

Chapter Opt 8 CONTINUING EDUCATION

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 8.01 Definitions {#sec-opt-8.01 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 8.01}

As used in this chapter:

(1b) “Asynchronous course” means an educational course in which content is created and made available for learners at a later date, and there is no real-time communication between the instructor and the learner. Examples include a recorded webinar without instructor interaction, reading an assigned journal article, viewing a webcast, or listening to an assigned podcast.

(1e) “Biennium” means a 2-year period beginning December 16 of odd-numbered years.

(2) “COPE” means the council on optometric practitioner education.

(3) “Hardship” means serious illness, as determined by a licensed health care provider, or some other personal adversity, as determined by the board.

(4) “Hour” means a minimum of 50 minutes of lecture.

(5) “Synchronous virtual course” means an educational course with real time communication between the instructor and the learner, and learners can receive immediate feedback. Examples include interactive webinars in real time, videoconferences, or interactive posters with authors presenting in real time.

History

• CR 06-116: cr. Register May 2007 No. 617, eff. 6-1-07; CR 18-021: cr. (4) Register August 2019 No. 764, eff. 12-15-19; CR 24-080: renum. (1) to (1e), cr. (1m), (5) Register September 2025 No. 837, eff. 10-1-25; renum. (1m) to (1b) under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register September 2025 No. 837.

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 8.02 Continuing education requirements {#sec-opt-8.02 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 8.02}

(1) A licensee shall complete 30 hours of approved continuing education in each biennial registration period.

(1m) Each biennium, except as provided in sub. (1s), and unless granted a hardship waiver in accordance with sub. (3m), the 30 required hours of continuing education shall include 1 hour on the topic of responsible prescribing of controlled substances.

(1s) The board shall provide an exemption to any licensee under sub. (1m) if the optometrist does not hold a federal drug enforcement administration registration number and does not prescribe controlled substances.

(2) A minimum of 20 of the 30 hours of approved continuing education hours, as specified in sub. (1), required for optometrists who are allowed to use diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceutical agents shall relate to ocular health, conditions, or disease management, or the removal of superficial foreign bodies from an eye or from an appendage to the eye.

(3) A minimum of 20 of the 30 hours of approved continuing education hours, as specified in sub. (1), required for optometrists who are not allowed to use diagnostic and therapeutic pharmaceutical agents shall relate to ocular health, conditions, or disease management.

(3e) At least 10 of the 30 hours of approved continuing education required under sub. (1) shall be completed by attending programs in person. Programs not completed in person may include synchronous virtual courses or asynchronous courses. Up to 10 of the 30 approved hours may be completed in an asynchronous course format. Any programs not completed in person shall be COPE or Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education accredited programs, in accordance with s. Opt 8.03 (1) (a), or programs approved under s. Opt 8.03 (2). Synchronous virtual courses shall include a type of attendance monitoring or post-course evaluation. Asynchronous courses shall include a post-course test requiring a minimum score of 70 percent to receive credit.

(3m) In cases of hardship, a licensee may apply to the board for any of the following:

(a) Approval of less than the 10 hours of in person continuing education required under sub. (3e), or less than the 5 hours of in person continuing education required under sub. (3s).

(b) Approval of a continuing education program under s. Opt 8.03 (2).

(3s) An optometrist who by the renewal date has been licensed for one year or less from the date issued shall not be required to report continuing education for the first renewal of the license. An optometrist who by the renewal date holds a license for more than one year and less than 2 years shall be required to report 15 hours of approved continuing education for the first renewal of the license. A minimum of 5 of the 15 approved hours shall be attended in person. Programs not completed in person may include synchronous virtual courses or asynchronous courses. Up to 5 of the 15 approved hours may be completed in an asynchronous course format. Any programs not completed in person shall be COPE or Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education accredited programs, in accordance with s. Opt 8.03 (1) (a), or programs approved under s. Opt 8.03 (2). Synchronous virtual courses shall include a type of attendance monitoring or post-course evaluation. Asynchronous courses shall include a post-course test requiring a minimum score of 70 percent to receive credit.

(5) Except for purposes of obtaining continuing education in order to satisfy the requirements for late renewal under s. Opt 7.05, continuing education hours may be applied only to the biennial registration period in which the continuing education hours are acquired.

(6) To obtain credit for completion of continuing education hours, an optometrist shall, at the time of each renewal of registration, sign a statement certifying that the course work has been completed. If audited, an optometrist shall submit certificates of attendance issued by each course provider or other evidence of attendance satisfactory to the board.

(7) An optometrist who fails to meet the continuing education requirements by the renewal date may not engage in the practice of optometry until his or her registration is renewed under s. Opt 7.05.

History

• CR 06-116: cr. Register May 2007 No. 617, eff. 6-1-07; correction in (9) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2007 No. 624; CR 18-021: am. (title), (1), cr. (1m), am. (2), (3), cr. (3e), (3m), (3s), r. (4), (8) to (10) Register August 2019 No. 764, eff. 12-15-19; CR 23-040: am. (1), (1m), cr. (1s), am. (3s) Register August 2024 No. 824, eff. 9-1-24; correction in (1s) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 12., Stats., Register August 2024 No. 824; CR 24-080: am. (3e), (3m) (a), (3s) Register September 2025 No. 837, eff. 10-1-25; correction in (3e), (3s) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register September 2025 No. 837, eff. 10-1-25.

Wis. Admin. Code § Opt 8.03 Continuing education approval {#sec-opt-8.03 omnilex-key=us-wi-regs-official--agency-opt--Opt 8.03}

(1) The board shall accept the following in satisfaction of continuing education for each biennium:

(a) Any continuing education program accredited by COPE or Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education. This may include course formats of in person courses, synchronous virtual courses, or asynchronous courses. Synchronous virtual courses shall include a type of attendance monitoring or post-course evaluation. Asynchronous courses shall include a post-course test requiring a minimum score of 70 percent to receive credit.

(b) Any in-person continuing education program relevant to the practice of optometry provided by one of the following organizations:

1. Wisconsin Optometric Association.

2. American Optometric Association.

3. American Academy of Optometry.

4. Optometric Extension Program Foundation.

5. Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association.

6. College of Optometrists in Vision Development.

7. A school or college of optometry accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education.

(2) The board may approve a continuing education program not accepted under sub. (1). To apply for approval of a continuing education program, a provider shall submit to the board an application on forms provided by the department at least 30 days prior to the program. An application filed under this subsection or s. Opt 8.02 (3e) or (3m) (b) shall include all of the following:

(a) Title of the program.

(b) Date of the program.

(c) General description and timed outline of the program.

(d) Name and qualifications of the instructor.

(e) Sponsoring organization of the program.

(f) Category of the program relevant to the practice of optometry.

(g) Approved number of continuing education program hours requested.

(h) Delivery method of the program, whether in person, synchronous virtual, or asynchronous.

(3) The provider of the continuing education program under sub. (1) (b) or (2) agrees to monitor the attendance and furnish a certificate of attendance to each participant. The certificate of attendance shall certify successful completion of the program.

(4) In cases of hardship under s. Opt 8.02 (3m), the board may waive any requirement under this section or s. Opt 8.02 (3e) or (3s) as deemed appropriate by the board.

Note: Application forms for continuing education program approval are available on the department’s website at dsps.wi.gov, or by request from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, Wisconsin 53708, or call (608) 266-2112.

History

• CR 06-116: cr. Register May 2007 No. 617, eff. 6-1-07; CR 18-021: r. and recr. Register August 2019 No. 764, eff. 12-15-19; correction in (1) (b) (intro.) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register August 2019 No. 764; CR 24-080: am. (1) (a), (2) (h), (4) Register September 2025 No. 837, eff. 10-1-25; correction in (1) (a) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register September 2025 No. 837.