2013 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 37 - Consumer Protection Code
CHAPTER 25 - LIMITATIONS ON DISPENSING OF AN OPHTHALMIC CONTACT LENS OR LENSES
SECTION 37-25-40. Prescription; time valid.
A prescription for a contact lens without power sold for any reason is valid for twelve months from the later of the date: (i) the prescription is authorized; or (ii) the last date of the contact lens evaluation by an optometrist licensed in accordance with Chapter 37 of Title 40 or ophthalmologist licensed in accordance with Chapter 47 of Title 40. A contact lens prescription may not be issued to expire beyond this twelve-month period and may be only issued to expire before the end of this twelve-month period if the expiration is ordered due to a health related reason noted in the patient's medical chart.
HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 160, Section 1, eff June 14, 2005.
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