SB 350
Board of Optometry rule relating to Board of Optometry
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 350 authorizes the Board of Optometry to create and enforce rules related to its operations. Specifically, it confirms the validity of a rule already established by the Board of Optometry, which was modified after review by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee. This bill ensures the Board of Optometry has the legal authority to regulate its own activities and practices. The bill focuses solely on the authorization of the Board of Optometry’s rule-making power.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Board of Optometry to promulgate legislative rules.
- Confirms the validity of a previously established rule (14 CSR 01).
- Specifies that the rule was modified to address concerns from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee.
- Relates to the Board of Optometry’s authority as outlined in West Virginia Code §30-8-6.
Who is affected
- The Board of Optometry
- Optometrists in West Virginia
- Patients of optometrists in West Virginia
Notable changes
- Reinforces the Board of Optometry’s ability to create and implement rules.
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