Sec. 5. Definitions.
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Sec. 5. Definitions. As used in this Act:
"Contact lens prescription" means a written order bearing the original signature of a duly licensed optometrist or physician or an oral or electronic order issued directly by an optometrist or physician that authorizes the dispensing of contact lenses to a patient.
"Department" means the Department of Professional Regulation.
"Mail-order ophthalmic provider" means an entity that dispenses contact lenses through the United States Postal Service or other common carrier to Illinois residents.
"Physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine in all its branches under the Medical Practice Act of 1987.