Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 630-X-10 — Reciprocity

630 Alabama Board of Optometry

Ala. Admin. Code r. 630-X-10-.01 Qualifications

Any person who has a current license to practice optometry in any state in the United States, and who has conducted an ethical professional practice of optometry for at least one year may, at the discretion of the Board, upon payment of the amount of the regular examination fee, take the standard examination provided in the act and upon passing said examination be registered as qualified to practice optometry in this state.

History

• Author: Dr. Larry Carter
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-22-21.
• Filed July 9, 1990.
• Editor's note: Previous rules 630-X-10-.01 "Reciprocal Certification and Licensing," 630-X-10-.02 "Application Fee," 630-X-10-.03 "Requirements to be Met," 630-X-10-.04 "Discretionary Power of the Board" filed September 13, 1982. Repealed: Filed July 9, 1990.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 630-X-10-.02 Application For Approval To Use Pharmaceutical Agents

Persons licensed to practice optometry in Alabama under this reciprocity chapter may apply to the Board, on a form provided by the Board, for approval to use pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of disease of the eye and its adjacent structures. Such application shall be in the same manner and with the same prerequisites as required for those optometrists licensed prior to October 1, 1994 (630-X-5-.07). Reciprocal licenses so approved shall be subject to the same fees and regulations as holders of regular licenses so approved.

History

• Author: Dr. Larry Carter
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-22-21.
• New Rule: Filed August 28, 1995; effective October 2, 1995.