2006 Kentucky Revised Statutes - .070   Exemptions from provisions of chapter.

326.070 Exemptions from provisions of chapter. (1) Nothing in the provisions of this chapter relating to ophthalmic dispensing shall be construed to limit or restrict, in any respect, the practice of medicine by duly licensed physicians or the practice of osteopathy by duly licensed osteopaths or the practice of optometry by duly licensed optometrists, and such licensed physician, osteopath or optometrist shall have all the rights and privileges which may accrue under the provisions of this chapter to ophthalmic dispensers licensed hereunder. (2) This chapter shall not be construed to prohibit an unlicensed person from performing mechanical work upon inert matter in an optical office, laboratory or shop. (3) Persons, firms and corporations that sell completely assembled eyeglasses or spectacles without advice or aid as to the selection thereof, as merchandise, from permanently located or established places of business shall not be subject to this chapter. (4) Physicians, osteopaths and optometrists and their employees while working under their regulation and supervision shall have the right to practice ophthalmic dispensing without qualifying under this chapter and shall not be subject to any of the provisions herein. Effective: June 17, 1954 History: Created 1954 Ky. Acts ch. 27, secs. 6 to 9, effective June 17, 1954.