326.070 Exemptions from chapter

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326.070 Exemptions from 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, the practice of osteopathy by duly licensed osteopaths, or the

practice of optometry by duly licensed optometrists. A licensed physician,

osteopath, or optometrist shall have all the rights and privileges of ophthalmic

dispensers licensed under this chapter.

(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 their selection, as merchandise, from

permanently located or established places of business shall not be subject to this

chapter.

(4) Physicians, osteopaths, 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 of this chapter.

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