HB 4299
Relating to authorizing the Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Board of Optometry.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill authorizes the West Virginia Board of Optometry to create and enforce a specific set of rules, outlined in 14 CSR 01, which governs the board's operations. The rules were initially authorized by another section of the code and subsequently modified based on review by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee. This legislation confirms the board’s authority to implement these regulations. Essentially, it ensures the Board of Optometry has the legal basis to establish and maintain its operational guidelines.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule.
- The rule is detailed in 14 CSR 01.
- The rule was previously authorized and modified.
- The modification was done to address concerns from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee.
Who is affected
- The Board of Optometry
- Optometrists in West Virginia
- Patients receiving optometric services in West Virginia
Notable changes
- Confirms the Board of Optometry’s authority to create and enforce rules.
- Refers to a specific legislative rule (14 CSR 01).
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Primary sponsor
D. Smith
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