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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE BILL NO. 630
BY REPRESENTATIVE ANDERS
OPTOMETRISTS: Provides relative to the practice of optometry and the regulation of such
profession
AN ACT1
To amend and reenact R.S. 37:1041(A), relative to the practice of optometry and regulations2
of such profession; to provide relative to the legislative declaration; and to provide3
for related matters.4
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:5
Section 1. R.S. 37:1041(A) is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows: 6
ยง1041. Legislative declaration; statement of purpose; definitions7
A. The practice of optometry in the state of Louisiana is declared a8
professional practice affecting the public health, safety, and welfare and is subject9
to regulation and control in the public interest. It is further declared to be a matter10
of public interest and concern that the practice of optometry, as defined in this11
Chapter, merit and receive the confidence of the public and that only qualified12
persons be permitted to engage in the practice of optometry in the state of Louisiana.13
This Chapter shall be liberally construed to carry out these objectives and purposes.14
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Section 2. Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial16
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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Anders HB No. 630
Abstract: Provides a legislative declaration for the practice of optometry
Present law provides a legislative declaration for the practice of optometry.
Proposed law makes technical changes.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 37:1041(A))