Sec. 20-133c. Optometrists. Agreements, leases or other contracts. Prohibited provisions.
Sec. 20-133c. Optometrists. Agreements, leases or other contracts. Prohibited
provisions. On and after October 1, 2008, no agreement, lease or other contract entered
into, renewed or extended between an optometrist and any other person shall contain
any provision that: (1) Impedes an optometrist's ability to gain access to his or her
professional office or patient records, provided any such agreement, lease or other contract may contain a provision that provides a reasonable protocol for the optometrist to
gain access to the premises during nonbusiness hours for medical emergencies; or (2)
limits, inhibits or prevents an optometrist's ability to communicate with his or her patients at any time.
(P.A. 08-184, S. 17.)