# KRS § 326.070: 326.070 Exemptions from chapter

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C326_S326.070

## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 326.070
- **Heading:** 326.070 Exemptions from chapter
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 326 / Section 326.070

## Text

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.

## 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)

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