# KRS § 326.040: 326.040 Issuance of license -- Fee -- Examinations

> Kentucky · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C326_S326.040

## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 326.040
- **Heading:** 326.040 Issuance of license -- Fee -- Examinations
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 326 / Section 326.040

## Text

326.040 Issuance of license -- Fee -- Examinations.

A license as an ophthalmic dispenser shall be issued by the board to any person

who pays a fee of fifty dollars ($50) and submits evidence under oath satisfactory to

the board:

(1) That he or she is more than eighteen (18) years of age and of good moral

character;

(2) That he or she possesses a high school diploma or a High School Equivalency

Diploma;

(3) That he or she has at least two (2) years of satisfactory training and experience

in ophthalmic dispensing under the supervision of an ophthalmic dispenser,

physician, osteopath, or optometrist, or is a graduate of an accepted school of

ophthalmic dispensing;

(4) That he or she has passed a satisfactory examination in ophthalmic dispensing

approved by the board.

## Nearby sections

- [KRS § 326.010 326.010 Definitions for chapter -- When prescriptions required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C326_S326.010.md)
- [KRS § 326.020 326.020 Kentucky Board of Ophthalmic Dispensers -- Membership -- Appointment -- Qualifications -- Terms -- Powers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C326_S326.020.md)
- [KRS § 326.030 326.030 Licenses required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C326_S326.030.md)
- [KRS § 326.035 326.035 Apprentice license and temporary apprentice permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C326_S326.035.md)
- [KRS § 326.040 326.040 Issuance of license -- Fee -- Examinations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C326_S326.040.md)
- [KRS § 326.060 326.060 Dispenser not to examine or treat eyes -- Fitting of contact lenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C326_S326.060.md)
- [KRS § 326.070 326.070 Exemptions from chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C326_S326.070.md)
- [KRS § 326.080 326.080 Renewal of licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C326_S326.080.md)
- [KRS § 326.090 326.090 Causes for revocation or suspension of licenses -- Fines -- Reprimand](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C326_S326.090.md)
- [KRS § 326.100 326.100 Hearings -- Appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C326_S326.100.md)
- [KRS § 326.120 326.120 Deposit of fees in agency fund](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C326_S326.120.md)
- [KRS § 326.990 326.990 Penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C326_S326.990.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C326_S326.040. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.