# 16 C.F.R. § 315.8 (2026): Prohibition of certain waivers

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P315_S315_8

## Section

- **Citation:** 16 C.F.R. § 315.8 (2026)
- **Heading:** Prohibition of certain waivers
- **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 / § 315.8: § 315.8   Prohibition of certain waivers.

## Text

A prescriber may not place on a prescription, or require the patient to sign, or deliver to the patient, a form or notice waiving or disclaiming the liability or responsibility of the prescriber for the accuracy of the eye examination. The preceding sentence does not impose liability on a prescriber for the ophthalmic goods and services dispensed by another seller pursuant to the prescriber's correctly verified prescription.

## 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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