Unprofessional conduct.

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WI Code › Chapter 449 › Section 449.08

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(1) Unprofessional conduct includes without limitation because of enumeration:

(a) Any conduct of a character likely to deceive or defraud the public;

(b) Loaning of an optometric license or certificate to anyone;

(d) Splitting or dividing any fee for optometric service with any person, except an associate licensed optometrist; or

(e) Engaging in conduct unbecoming a person licensed to practice.

(2) Unprofessional advertising includes advertising professional superiority or the performance of professional services in a superior manner.

History: 1977 c. 362 ; 1979 c. 337 ; 2005 a. 297 .

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