2006 Ohio Revised Code - 4725.44. Duties and rule making powers of board.

§ 4725.44. Duties and rule making powers of board.
 

(A)  The Ohio optical dispensers board shall be responsible for the administration of sections 4725.40 to 4725.59 of the Revised Code and, in particular, shall process applications for licensure as licensed dispensing opticians; schedule, administer, and supervise the qualifying examinations for licensure or contract with a testing service to schedule, administer, and supervise the qualifying examination for licensure; issue licenses to qualified individuals; revoke and suspend licenses; and maintain adequate records with respect to its operations and responsibilities. 

(B)  The board shall adopt, amend, or rescind rules, pursuant to Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, for the licensure of dispensing opticians, and such other rules as are required by or necessary to carry out the responsibilities imposed by sections 4725.40 to 4725.59 of the Revised Code. 

(C)  The board shall have no authority to adopt rules governing the employment of dispensing opticians, the location or number of optical stores, advertising of optical products or services, or the manner in which such products can be displayed. 
 

HISTORY: 137 v S 328 (Eff 3-22-79); 149 v H 94. Eff 9-5-2001.
 

The effective date is set by section 204 of HB 94.