Section 11-504 - Dispensing lenses without valid and unexpired prescription.
§ 11-504. Dispensing lenses without valid and unexpired prescription.
(a) Violation.- Knowingly selling or dispensing contact lenses or replacement contact lenses without a valid and unexpired prescription or replacement contact lens prescription shall be considered a violation of this title.
(b) Investigation of violations.- The Board shall investigate any alleged violation of this section or § 11-404.4 of this title and may, notwithstanding § 11-205 of this title:
(1) Issue subpoenas, administer oaths, and examine witnesses; and
(2) Enforce any provision of this title by injunction or other appropriate proceedings.
(c) Action.- An action under this section is in addition to and not instead of criminal prosecution under § 11-505 of this subtitle.
[1998, ch. 626; 2003, ch. 245.]