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IN Code § 25-24-1-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Optometrists ─ Creation of Board|25-24-1-14. License Renewal; Fee; Failure to Renew; Expiration of License; Inactive License

Sec. 14. (a) In each even-numbered year, the Indiana professional licensing agency shall issue a ninety (90) day notice of expiration and a license renewal application in accordance with IC 25-1-2-6 to each optometrist licensed in Indiana. The application shall be mailed to the last known address of the optometrist.(b) The payment of the renewal fee must be made on or before the date established by the licensing agency under IC 25-1-5-4. Subject to IC 25-1-2-6(e), the applicant's license expires and becomes invalid if the applicant has not paid the renewal fee by the date established by the licensing agency.(c) The license shall be reinstated by the board not later than three (3) years after its expiration if the applicant for reinstatement meets the requirements under IC 25-1-8-6(c).(d) Reinstatement of an expired license after the expiration of the three (3) year period provided in subsection (c) is dependent upon the applicant satisfying the requirements for reinstatement under IC 25-1-8-6(d).(e) The board may classify a license as inactive if the board receives written notification from a licensee stating that the licensee will not maintain an office or practice optometry in Indiana. The renewal fee for an inactive license is one-half (1/2) the license renewal fee set by the board under section 1 of this chapter.(f) The holder of an inactive license is not required to fulfill continuing education requirements set by the board. The board may issue a license to the holder of an inactive license if the applicant:(1) pays the renewal fee set by the board under section 1 of this chapter;(2) pays the reinstatement fee set by the board under section 1 of this chapter; and(3) subject to IC 25-1-4-3, attests that the applicant obtained the continuing education required by the board under section 1 of this chapter for each year, or portion of a year during which the applicant's license has been classified as inactive.Formerly: Acts 1907, c.187, s.16; Acts 1925, c.193, s.1; Acts 1929, c.45, s.2; Acts 1935, c.38, s.9; Acts 1972, P.L.187, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.258, SEC.2. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.172, SEC.34; Acts 1981, P.L.229, SEC.1; Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.181; P.L.169-1985, SEC.82; P.L.149-1987, SEC.70; P.L.48-1991, SEC.43; P.L.269-2001, SEC.24; P.L.1-2006, SEC.459; P.L.105-2008, SEC.45; P.L.177-2015, SEC.62.
IN Code § 25-24-1-14.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Optometrists ─ Creation of Board|25-24-1-14.1. Continuing Professional Education; Renewal of License

Sec. 14.1. No biennial renewal license shall be issued by the board until the applicant submits proof satisfactory to the board that subsequent to the issuance of his license, or last renewal thereof, he has completed continuing professional education, including postgraduate studies, institutes, seminars, lectures, conferences, workshops, and such other forms of continuing professional education as may be approved by the board. The number of hours and other requirements relating to this section shall be established by the board.Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.259, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.172, SEC.35; Acts 1981, P.L.229, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-24-1-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Optometrists ─ Creation of Board|25-24-1-17. Specific Violations

Sec. 17. The following are unlawful and a violation of this chapter:(1) For any person or persons to open an office for the purpose of practicing optometry in this state, or to announce to the public in any way an intention to practice optometry in any county in this state, without first having obtained a license from the board.(2) For any person or persons, except a licensed optometrist or optometrists under this chapter whose licenses have not been revoked or lapsed, to hold himself out by the use of any sign, newspaper, advertisement, pamphlet, circular, or any other means as qualified to practice optometry.(3) For any person or persons, except a licensed optometrist or optometrists under this chapter whose licenses have not been revoked or lapsed, to have possession of any trial lenses, trial frames, graduated test cards, or other appliances or instruments used in the practice of optometry for the purpose of rendering assistance to patrons in the selection of contact lenses, lenses, or eyeglasses, or to sell ophthalmic lenses or to replace broken contact lenses or lenses in eyeglasses except upon the prescription of a regularly licensed optometrist, or a physician and surgeon exempted by this chapter. An ophthalmic lens, within the meaning of this chapter, is any lens which has a spherical or cylindrical or prismatic power or value and is ground pursuant to a prescription.(4) For any person, not licensed under this chapter or who has not paid the annual renewal fee as in this chapter provided to be paid, to practice optometry as defined in this chapter.Formerly: Acts 1907, c.187, s.18; Acts 1929, c.45, s.3; Acts 1935, c.38, s.12. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.172, SEC.38; P.L.252-1983, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-24-1-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Optometrists ─ Creation of Board|25-24-1-18. Violations

Sec. 18. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor.Formerly: Acts 1907, c.187, s.19; Acts 1913, c.359, s.7; Acts 1929, c.45, s.4. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2544.
IN Code § 25-24-1-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Optometrists ─ Creation of Board|25-24-1-19. Injunction of Violations

Sec. 19. (a) Whenever it appears to the board that any person or persons are engaged in the illegal practice of optometry as defined by this chapter, or that any person or persons are engaged in the practice of optometry without a license as required by this chapter, or that any person or persons are engaged in the practice of optometry in violation of this chapter, then the board, may, in addition to any other remedies provided for in this chapter, bring an action in the name of the state, on the relation of the board, against such person or persons, or against any other person or persons concerned in or in any way participating in such illegal practice of optometry as defined by this chapter, or against any person or persons engaged in the practice of optometry without a license as required by this chapter, or against any person or persons engaged in the practice of optometry in violation of this chapter, to enjoin such person or persons, or such other person or persons:(1) from continuing the illegal practice of optometry as defined by this chapter;(2) from engaging in the practice of optometry without a license as required by this chapter;(3) from engaging in the practice of optometry in violation of this chapter; or(4) from doing any other act or acts in furtherance thereof.(b) In an action under subsection (a), a judgment may be entered awarding such injunction as may be proper.Formerly: Acts 1907, c.187, s.19a; Acts 1935, c.38, s.13. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.172, SEC.39; P.L.169-1985, SEC.84.
IN Code § 25-24-1-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 1. Regulation of Optometrists ─ Creation of Board|25-24-1-20. Certificates Considered Licenses

Sec. 20. All certificates issued by the Indiana state board of registration and examination in optometry issued prior to May 1, 1977, shall be deemed to be licenses for the practice of optometry. All applications for the practice of optometry and all renewal notices sent for the practice of optometry in Indiana shall be for licenses and not for certificates of registration. For the purposes of this chapter, all certificates of registration and renewals for certificates of registration for the practice of optometry shall be the same as licenses and renewals for licenses issued subsequent to May 1, 1977.As added by Acts 1977, P.L.172, SEC.40.
IN Code § 25-24-2-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 2. Further Licensing Requirements ─ Establishment of Training Program and Special Fee|25-24-2-1. Minimum Requirements; Disciplinary Action in Another State

Sec. 1. (a) The minimum requirements which must be fulfilled before an applicant will be permitted to take an examination for a license to practice optometry in Indiana are as follows:(1) Applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.(2) Applicant must not have a conviction for:(A) an act which would constitute a ground for disciplinary sanction under IC 25-1-9; or(B) a crime that has a direct bearing on the applicant's ability to practice competently.(3) Applicant must be a graduate of a commissioned high school.(4) Applicant must be a graduate from a college of optometry under one (1) of the following conditions:(A) Graduation prior to March 5, 1951, or attendance at or matriculation in a college of optometry whose requirements for graduation were equivalent to those required by the Indiana state board of registration and examination in optometry at the time of such matriculation.(B) Two (2) years of preoptometry or two (2) years of premedicine in a college of arts and science whose credits will be accepted by a university having a college or school of optometry, and at least four (4) years of optometry in a college of optometry using university standards.(b) The board may not issue a license to an applicant who has been disciplined by the licensing entity of another state or jurisdiction, if it appears to the satisfaction of the board that the disciplinary action taken against the applicant by the licensing entity of the other state or jurisdiction was warranted due to the applicant's inability to practice optometry without endangering the public.Formerly: Acts 1951, c.190, s.1; Acts 1972, P.L.187, SEC.2; Acts 1973, P.L.252, SEC.11. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.183; Acts 1982, P.L.113, SEC.63; P.L.169-1985, SEC.85; P.L.152-1988, SEC.20.
IN Code § 25-24-2-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 2. Further Licensing Requirements ─ Establishment of Training Program and Special Fee|25-24-2-2. Program for Training Optometrists

Sec. 2. There is hereby created a program for the training of optometrists at Indiana University, said program to be established by the trustees of said University and to be effective when adequate funds for the establishment of said program are made available by the optometrists of the state of Indiana through the Indiana Optometric Association, Inc., or otherwise.Formerly: Acts 1951, c.190, s.2.
IN Code § 25-24-2-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 2. Further Licensing Requirements ─ Establishment of Training Program and Special Fee|25-24-2-3. Additional Fees for University Support

Sec. 3. In addition to the biennial licensure fee provided for by IC 25-24-1-1, each licensed optometrist, at the time of payment of the biennial licensure fee each even-numbered year, shall pay to the Indiana professional licensing agency an additional fee of thirty-four dollars ($34), which shall be deposited in an optometry school account of the state general fund, and all such fees so deposited shall, before the following July 2, be paid to Indiana University to be used by it for the advancement of optometrical research and the maintenance and support of the department in which the science of optometry is taught at the university. A sufficient amount to pay the same is appropriated annually out of such account in the general fund of the state treasury not otherwise appropriated.Formerly: Acts 1951, c.190, s.3. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.172, SEC.41; Acts 1981, P.L.229, SEC.3; Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.184; P.L.169-1985, SEC.86; P.L.1-2006, SEC.460.
IN Code § 25-24-3-0.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 3. Optometric Legend Drugs|25-24-3-0.3. Treatment of Rules Adopted by Optometric Legend Drug Prescription Advisory Committee

Sec. 0.3. The rules adopted by the optometric legend drug prescription advisory committee under IC 25-26-15-13 (before its repeal by P.L.157-2006) before July 1, 2006, and in effect on June 30, 2006, shall be treated after June 30, 2006, as the rules of the Indiana optometry board under this chapter, as added by P.L.157-2006.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.410.
IN Code § 25-24-3-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 3. Optometric Legend Drugs|25-24-3-1. "Associated Structures of the Eye"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "associated structures of the eye" means the:(1) eyelids;(2) eyebrows;(3) conjunctiva;(4) lachrymal apparatus; and(5) orbital tissues.As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65.
IN Code § 25-24-3-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 3. Optometric Legend Drugs|25-24-3-2. "Administer"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "administer" means the direct application of a legend drug by an optometrist to a patient.As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65.
IN Code § 25-24-3-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 3. Optometric Legend Drugs|25-24-3-3. "Board"; Treatment of References to Optometric Legend Drug Prescription Advisory Committee

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, "board" means the Indiana optometry board established by IC 25-24-1-1.(b) Any reference in a law, a rule, a license, a registration, a certification, or an agreement to the optometric legend drug prescription advisory committee shall be treated after June 30, 2006, as a reference to the board.As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65. Amended by P.L.220-2011, SEC.411.
IN Code § 25-24-3-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 3. Optometric Legend Drugs|25-24-3-4. "Diagnostic Legend Drug"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "diagnostic legend drug" means a pharmacological agent approved by the board that is used in the examination of the human eye to detect abnormalities.As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65.
IN Code § 25-24-3-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 3. Optometric Legend Drugs|25-24-3-5. "Dispense"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "dispense" means to deliver a legend drug to an ultimate user by or pursuant to a lawful order of an optometrist. The term includes the:(1) prescribing;(2) administering;(3) packaging;(4) labeling; or(5) compounding;necessary to prepare the drug for delivery.As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65.
IN Code § 25-24-3-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 3. Optometric Legend Drugs|25-24-3-6. "Legend Drug"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "legend drug" has the meaning set forth in IC 16-18-2-199. The term does not include controlled substances (as defined in IC 35-48-1-9) other than Tramadol (Ultram).As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65. Amended by P.L.56-2015, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-24-3-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 3. Optometric Legend Drugs|25-24-3-7. "Optometrist"

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "optometrist" means an individual licensed as an optometrist under IC 25-24-1.As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65.
IN Code § 25-24-3-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 3. Optometric Legend Drugs|25-24-3-8. "Prescription"

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "prescription" means a written order or an order transmitted by other means of communication that is immediately reduced to writing by the pharmacist or, for electronically transmitted orders in accordance with IC 25-1-9.3, recorded in an electronic format from an optometrist to or for an ultimate user for a drug or device, containing:(1) the name and address of the patient;(2) the date of issue;(3) the name and strength or size (if applicable) of the drug or device;(4) the amount to be dispensed (unless indicated by directions and duration of therapy);(5) adequate directions for the proper use of the drug or device by the patient;(6) the name and certification number of the prescribing optometrist; and(7) if the prescription:(A) is in written form, the signature of the optometrist; or(B) is in electronic form, the electronic signature of the optometrist.As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65. Amended by P.L.28-2019, SEC.15.
IN Code § 25-24-3-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 3. Optometric Legend Drugs|25-24-3-9. "Therapeutic Legend Drug"

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "therapeutic legend drug" means a pharmacological agent that is used in the treatment of a diagnosed condition of the:(1) human eye; or(2) associated structures of the human eye.As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65.
IN Code § 25-24-3-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 3. Optometric Legend Drugs|25-24-3-10. Duties of Board

Sec. 10. The board shall do the following:(1) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to do the following:(A) Establish a formulary of legend drugs that may be prescribed, dispensed, or administered by an optometrist.(B) Set fees described in IC 25-1-8.(C) Carry out this chapter.(2) Establish education and training requirements in ocular pharmacology required for certification to do the following:(A) Administer therapeutic legend drugs.(B) Dispense legend drugs.(C) Prescribe legend drugs.(3) Establish continuing education requirements for renewal of the certificate issued under this chapter.As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65.
IN Code § 25-24-3-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 3. Optometric Legend Drugs|25-24-3-11. Formulary Requirements; Dependently and Independently Prescribed Legend Drugs

Sec. 11. (a) The formulary established under section 10 of this chapter shall include legend drugs that:(1) may be independently prescribed by an optometrist; or(2) must be dependently prescribed by an optometrist.(b) If a legend drug is designated in the formulary as one (1) that must be dependently prescribed, the formulary must designate:(1) those legend drugs for which the optometrist must only notify the patient's physician that the optometrist is prescribing the legend drug; and(2) those legend drugs for which the optometrist must consult with the patient's physician before prescribing the legend drug.(c) If the patient has no physician, the optometrist must document such in the patient's file.(d) If the legend drug is designated in the formulary as a legend drug that must be dependently prescribed, the optometrist shall indicate on the prescription that:(1) the patient's physician has been contacted; or(2) the patient has indicated to the optometrist that the patient has no physician.(e) If the legend drug is designated in the formulary as a legend drug that may be independently prescribed, the optometrist may prescribe the legend drug without notifying the patient's physician.As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65. Amended by P.L.1-2007, SEC.178.
IN Code § 25-24-3-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 3. Optometric Legend Drugs|25-24-3-12. Certificate Issuance

Sec. 12. The board shall issue a certificate to a licensed optometrist who:(1) applies; and(2) successfully fulfills all the requirements of this chapter.As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65.
IN Code § 25-24-3-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 3. Optometric Legend Drugs|25-24-3-13. Application Requirements

Sec. 13. An optometrist who applies for a certificate to administer, dispense, and prescribe legend drugs must meet the following requirements:(1) Apply in the form and manner prescribed by the board.(2) Provide proof of education in ocular pharmacology from a school or college of optometry or medicine approved by the optometry board.(3) Pass the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease (TMOD) examination that is sponsored by the International Association of Boards of Examiners in Optometry (IAB) and administered by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry.(4) Pay the fee established by the board.As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65.
IN Code § 25-24-3-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 3. Optometric Legend Drugs|25-24-3-14. Optometry License Required to Hold Certificate

Sec. 14. An applicant must hold a license to practice optometry in order to hold a certificate.As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65.
IN Code § 25-24-3-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 3. Optometric Legend Drugs|25-24-3-15. Certificate Renewal

Sec. 15. The board shall renew a certificate issued under this chapter:(1) concurrently with the renewal of the optometrist's license to practice optometry;(2) upon payment of the renewal fee established by the board; and(3) upon completion of continuing education requirements established under section 10 of this chapter.As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65.
IN Code § 25-24-3-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 3. Optometric Legend Drugs|25-24-3-16. Diagnostic Legend Drugs; Therapeutic Legend Drugs

Sec. 16. (a) Optometrists may administer topical diagnostic legend drugs limited to:(1) miotics;(2) mydriatics;(3) anesthetics; and(4) cycloplegics;without holding a certificate issued under this chapter. These pharmaceutical agents may be applied in diagnostic procedures only as a part of an examination of the eye.(b) The board may authorize an optometrist holding a certificate issued under this chapter to:(1) administer for therapeutic use;(2) dispense; or(3) prescribe;legend drugs that are included in the formulary established by the board under section 10 of this chapter, in the treatment of any condition of the eye or the associated structures of the eye.As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65.
IN Code § 25-24-3-16.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 3. Optometric Legend Drugs|25-24-3-16.5. Optometrists; Prescribing a Certain Controlled Substance

Sec. 16.5. An optometrist who:(1) holds a license under this article;(2) meets the requirements of this chapter for certification to administer, dispense, or prescribe a legend drug; and(3) maintains a controlled substance registration under IC 35-48-3;may prescribe Tramadol (Ultram).As added by P.L.56-2015, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-24-3-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 24. Optometrists|Chapter 3. Optometric Legend Drugs|25-24-3-17. Penalties for Noncompliance

Sec. 17. (a) An optometrist may not:(1) administer, dispense, or prescribe therapeutic legend drugs; or(2) dispense or prescribe diagnostic legend drugs;unless the optometrist is certified under this chapter.(b) An optometrist may administer diagnostic legend drugs without obtaining a certificate under this chapter.(c) An individual who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally violates this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65.