326.070 Exemptions from chapter.
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(1)Nothing in the provisions of this chapter relating to ophthalmic dispensing shall be
construed to limit or restrict, in any respect, the practice of medicine by duly
licensed physicians, the practice of osteopathy by duly licensed osteopaths, or the
practice of optometry by duly licensed optometrists. A licensed physician,
osteopath, or optometrist shall have all the rights and privileges of ophthalmic
dispensers licensed under this chapter.
(2)This chapter shall not be construed to prohibit an unlicensed person from
performing mechanical work upon inert matter in an optical office, laboratory, or
shop.
(3)Persons, firms, and corporations that sell completely assembled eyeglasses or
spectacles without advice or aid as to their selection, as merchandise, from
permanently located or established places of business shall not be subject to this
chapter.
(4)Physicians, osteopaths, optometrists, and their employees while working under their
regulation and supervision shall have the right to practice ophthalmic dispensing
without qualifying under this chapter and shall not be subject to any of the
provisions of this chapter.