3000-3007
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE
SECTION 3000-3007
3000. This chapter constitutes the chapter on optometry. It shall be known and may be cited as the Optometry Practice Act. 3001. As used in this chapter, an ophthalmic lens is any lens which has a spherical, cylindrical or prismatic power or value. 3002. As used in this chapter, a trial frame or test lens is any frame or lens used in testing the eye, which is not sold and is not for sale to clients. 3003. As used in this chapter, "optometrist" means a person who is licensed to practice optometry in this state under the authority of this chapter. 3004. As used in this chapter, "board" means the State Board of Optometry. 3005. As used in this chapter, "place of practice" means any location where optometry is practiced. 3006. As used in this chapter, the term "advertise" and any of its variants include the use of a newspaper, magazine, or other publication, book, notice, circular, pamphlet, letter, handbill, poster, bill, sign, placard, card, label, tag, window display, store sign, radio announcement, or any other means or methods now or hereafter employed to bring to the attention of the public the practice of optometry or the prescribing, fitting, or sale, in connection therewith, of lenses, frames, or other accessories or appurtenances. 3007. An optometrist shall retain a patient's records for a minimum of seven years from the date he or she completes treatment of the patient. If the patient is a minor, the patient's records shall be retained for a minimum of seven years from the date he or she completes treatment of the patient and at least until the patient reaches 19 years of age.