HB 2740
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-sixth Legislature
Second Regular Session
HB 2740: board of dispensing opticians; repeal
Sponsor: Representative Hendrix, LD 14
Committee on Regulatory Affairs
Overview
Repeals the State Board of Dispensing Opticians (Board).
History
The Board regulates the profession of opticianry, consists of 2 public member and 5
professional members that are licensed as dispensing opticians each of whom is appointed by
the Governor and serves five-year terms. Responsibilities of the Board include: 1) issuing
licenses to qualified optician and optical establishments; 2) administering examinations; and
3) investigating and adjudicating complaints against licensees (A.R.S. §§ 32-1672, 32-1673).
The 2020 Auditor General Performance Review concluded that the Board generally met its
statutory objective and purpose, but noted that the Board needs to ensure the submission of
proper documentation for license applications, provide written notice to applicants of
application deficiencies and review the necessity of its fees (OAG Audit).
Laws 2022, Chapter 36 continued the board for eight years and the Board is set to terminate
on July 1, 2030 (A.R.S. § 41-3030.06).
Provisions
1. Repeals the Board and its powers and duties. (Sec. 1)
2. Makes a conforming change. (Sec. 2)
3. Directs Legislative Council staff to prepare proposed legislation conforming the Arizona
Revised Statutes. (Sec. 3)
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