# 16 C.F.R. § 315.4 (2026): Limits on requiring immediate payment

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P315_S315_4

## Section

- **Citation:** 16 C.F.R. § 315.4 (2026)
- **Heading:** Limits on requiring immediate payment
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 16 CFR: Commercial Practices / Chapter I: FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION / Part 315: CONTACT LENS RULE / § 315.4: § 315.4   Limits on requiring immediate payment.

## Text

A prescriber may require payment of fees for an eye examination, fitting, and evaluation before the release of a contact lens prescription, but only if the prescriber requires immediate payment in the case of an examination that reveals no requirement for ophthalmic goods. For purposes of the preceding sentence, presentation of proof of insurance coverage for that service shall be deemed to be a payment.

## Nearby sections

- [16 C.F.R. § 315.1 (2026) § 315.1   Scope of regulations in this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P315_S315_1.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 315.2 (2026) § 315.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P315_S315_2.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 315.3 (2026) § 315.3   Availability of contact lens prescriptions to patients.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P315_S315_3.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 315.4 (2026) § 315.4   Limits on requiring immediate payment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P315_S315_4.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 315.5 (2026) § 315.5   Prescriber verification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P315_S315_5.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 315.6 (2026) § 315.6   Expiration of contact lens prescriptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P315_S315_6.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 315.7 (2026) § 315.7   Content of advertisements and other representations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P315_S315_7.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 315.8 (2026) § 315.8   Prohibition of certain waivers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P315_S315_8.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 315.9 (2026) § 315.9   Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P315_S315_9.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 315.10 (2026) § 315.10   Severability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P315_S315_10.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 315.11 (2026) § 315.11   Effect on state and local laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P315_S315_11.md)

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