Sec. 20-133c. Optometrists. Agreements, leases or other contracts. Prohibited provisions.
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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.