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CA Bus & Prof Code § 2542 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.4 - Prescription Lenses and Ophthalmic and Optometric Assistants|Section 2542.

2542.  A registered dispensing optician shall dispense contact lenses, including plano contact lenses, only on the valid prescription of a physician and surgeon or optometrist, and acting on the advice, direction, and responsibility of the physician and surgeon or optometrist. The registrant shall also comply with the requirements of Section 2560. A registered dispensing optician shall not dispense a contact lens or lenses, or a plano contact lens or lenses, unless the prescription specifically refers to and authorizes contact lenses. A registered dispensing optician shall not fit a generic type of contact lens or mode of wear for a contact lens contrary to the type or mode, if any, referred to in the prescription.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 630, Sec. 21. (AB 1534) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2543 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.4 - Prescription Lenses and Ophthalmic and Optometric Assistants|Section 2543.

2543.  (a) Except as provided in the Nonresident Ophthalmic Lens Dispenser Registration Act (Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 2564.70)), the right to dispense, sell, or furnish prescription ophthalmic devices at retail or to the person named in a prescription is limited exclusively to licensed physicians and surgeons, licensed optometrists, and registered dispensing opticians as provided in this division. This section shall not be construed to affect licensing requirements pursuant to Section 111615 of the Health and Safety Code.(b) It shall be considered a deceptive marketing practice for:(1) Any physician and surgeon, optometrist, or registered dispensing optician to publish or cause to be published any advertisement or sales presentation relating to contact lenses that represents that contact lenses may be obtained without confirmation of a valid prescription.(2) Any individual or entity who offers for sale plano contact lenses, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 2541, to represent by any means that those lenses may be lawfully obtained without an eye examination or confirmation of a valid prescription, or may be dispensed or furnished to a purchaser without complying with the requirements of Section 2562, except as provided in Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 2564.70).(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 630, Sec. 22. (AB 1534) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2544 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.4 - Prescription Lenses and Ophthalmic and Optometric Assistants|Section 2544.

2544.  (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an assistant in any setting where optometry or ophthalmology is practiced who is acting under the direct responsibility and supervision of an optometrist or a physician and surgeon may fit prescription lenses. Under the direct responsibility and supervision of an optometrist or ophthalmologist, an assistant in any setting where optometry or ophthalmology is practiced may also do the following:(1) Prepare patients for examination.(2) Collect preliminary patient data, including taking a patient history.(3) Perform simple noninvasive testing of visual acuity, pupils, and ocular motility.(4) Perform automated visual field testing.(5) Perform ophthalmic photography and digital imaging.(6) Perform tonometry.(7) Perform lensometry.(8) Perform nonsubjective auto refraction.(9) Perform preliminary subjective refraction procedures in connection with finalizing subjective refraction procedures performed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist, subject to the following conditions:(A) The assistant shall have at least 45 hours of documented training in subjective refraction procedures acceptable to the supervising ophthalmologist or optometrist.(B) Any preliminary subjective refraction procedures shall be performed as follows:(i) When the supervising physician and surgeon or optometrist is physically present at the location where the procedures are being performed, and not involving telehealth services.(ii) In conjunction with an in-person examination being performed by the supervising physician and surgeon or optometrist.(iii) With a supervisory ratio of no more than three assistants per supervising ophthalmologist or optometrist during the supervisor’s work shift.(C) An assistant performing preliminary subjective refraction procedures may utilize appropriate related equipment, including, but not limited to, a phoropter, trial lenses, and a retinoscope, solely for the purpose of performing those procedures.(D) An assistant may not prescribe glasses or contact lenses, and nothing in this section shall be interpreted as authorizing those activities.(10) Administer cycloplegics, mydriatics, and topical anesthetics that are not controlled substances, for ophthalmic purposes.(11) Perform pachymetry, keratometry, A scan and B scan ultrasound testing, and electrodiagnostic testing.(b) For the purposes of this section, “setting” includes, but is not limited to, any facility licensed by the State Department of Public Health or the State Department of Social Services.(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize activities that corporations and other artificial legal entities are prohibited from conducting by Section 2400.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 652, Sec. 2.1. (AB 407) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2545 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.4 - Prescription Lenses and Ophthalmic and Optometric Assistants|Section 2545.

2545.  (a) Whenever a person or corporation has engaged, or is about to engage, in any acts or practices which constitute, or will constitute, an offense against this chapter, the superior court in and for the county wherein the acts or practices take place, or are about to take place, may issue an injunction, or other appropriate order, restraining the conduct on application of the California State Board of Optometry, the Medical Board of California, the Osteopathic Medical Board of California, the Attorney General, or the district attorney of the county.The proceedings under this section shall be governed by Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525) of Title 7 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure.(b) (1) A person or corporation who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000) per violation. The fines collected pursuant to this section from licensed physicians and surgeons shall be available upon appropriation to the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California for the purposes of administration and enforcement. The fines collected pursuant to this section from licensed optometrists and registered dispensing opticians shall be deposited into the Optometry Fund and shall be available upon appropriation to the California State Board of Optometry for the purposes of administration and enforcement.(2) The Medical Board of California, the Osteopathic Medical Board of California, and the California State Board of Optometry shall adopt regulations implementing this section and shall consider the following factors, including, but not limited to, applicable enforcement penalties, prior conduct, gravity of the offense, and the manner in which complaints will be processed.(3) The proceedings under this section shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 630, Sec. 24. (AB 1534) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2570 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy|Section 2570.

2570.  This chapter may be cited as the Occupational Therapy Practice Act.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 697, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2570.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy|Section 2570.1.

2570.1.  The Legislature finds and declares that the practice of occupational therapy in California affects the public health, safety, and welfare and there is a necessity for that practice to be subject to regulation and control.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 697, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2570.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy|Section 2570.4.

2570.4.  Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services, or activities of any of the following persons:(a) Any person licensed or otherwise recognized in this state by any other law or regulation when that person is engaged in the profession or occupation for which he or she is licensed or otherwise recognized.(b) Any person pursuing a supervised course of study leading to a degree or certificate in occupational therapy at an accredited educational program, if the person is designated by a title that clearly indicates his or her status as a student or trainee.(c) Any person fulfilling the supervised fieldwork experience requirements of subdivision (c) of Section 2570.6, if the experience constitutes a part of the experience necessary to meet the requirement of that provision.(d) Any person performing occupational therapy services in the state if all of the following apply:(1) An application for licensure as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant has been filed with the board pursuant to Section 2570.6 and an application for a license in this state has not been previously denied.(2) The person possesses a current, active, and nonrestricted license to practice occupational therapy under the laws of another state that the board determines has licensure requirements at least as stringent as the requirements of this chapter.(3) Occupational therapy services are performed in association with an occupational therapist licensed under this chapter, and for no more than 60 days from the date on which the application for licensure was filed with the board.(e) Any person employed as an aide subject to the supervision requirements of this section.(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 307, Sec. 14. (SB 821) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2570.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy|Section 2570.5.

2570.5.  (a) A limited permit may be granted to any person who has completed the education and experience requirements of this chapter.(b) A person who meets the qualifications to be admitted to the examination for licensure under this chapter and is waiting to take the examination or awaiting the announcement of the results of the examination, according to the application requirements for a limited permit, may practice as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant under the direction and appropriate supervision of an occupational therapist duly licensed under this chapter. If that person fails to pass the examination during the initial eligibility period, all privileges under this section shall automatically cease upon due notice to the applicant of that failure and may not be renewed.(c) A limited permit shall be subject to other requirements set forth in rules adopted by the board.(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 308, Sec. 28.5. (SB 819) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2570.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy|Section 2570.7.

2570.7.  (a) An applicant who has satisfied the requirements of Section 2570.6 may apply for examination for licensure in a manner prescribed by the board. Subject to the provisions of this chapter, an applicant who fails an examination may apply for reexamination.(b) Each applicant for licensure shall successfully complete the entry level examination for occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants, such as the examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board, or the American Occupational Therapy Association. The examination shall be appropriately validated. Each applicant shall be examined by written examination to test his or her knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences relating to occupational therapy, occupational therapy techniques and methods, and any other subjects that the board may require to determine the applicant’s fitness to practice under this chapter.(c) Applicants for licensure shall be examined at a time and place and under that supervision as the board may require.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 490, Sec. 4. (AB 2221) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2570.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy|Section 2570.8.

2570.8.  For the purposes of verifying a license issued under this chapter, a person may rely on the licensure information posted on the board’s Internet Web site, which includes the issuance and expiration dates of a license issued by the board.(Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 588, Sec. 35. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2570.9 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy|Section 2570.9.

2570.9.  The board shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the requirements of this chapter, including the payment of the prescribed licensure or renewal fee, and who meets any other requirement in accordance with applicable state law.(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 307, Sec. 18. (SB 821) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2570.10 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy|Section 2570.10.

2570.10.  (a) Any license issued under this chapter shall be subject to renewal as prescribed by the board and shall expire unless renewed in that manner. The board may provide for the late renewal of a license as provided for in Section 163.5.(b) In addition to any other qualifications and requirements for licensure renewal, the board shall by rule establish and require the satisfactory completion of continuing competence requirements as a condition of renewal of a license. Only a portion of continuing competence requirements, as determined by the board to protect public health, safety, and welfare, may be fulfilled through competency assessment activities performed within the context of a broader professional development plan.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 490, Sec. 5. (AB 2221) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2570.11 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy|Section 2570.11.

2570.11.  Upon a written request, the board may grant inactive status to an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant who is in good standing, who meets the requirements of Section 462.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 697, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2570.13 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy|Section 2570.13.

2570.13.  (a) Consistent with this section, subdivisions (a), (b), and (c) of Section 2570.2, and accepted professional standards, the board shall adopt rules necessary to assure appropriate supervision of occupational therapy assistants and aides.(b)  An occupational therapy assistant may practice only under the supervision of an occupational therapist who is authorized to practice occupational therapy in this state.(c) An aide providing delegated, client-related supportive services shall require continuous and direct supervision by an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 799, Sec. 16. (SB 1575) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2570.14 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy|Section 2570.14.

2570.14.  An initial applicant who has not been actively engaged in the practice of occupational therapy within the past five years shall provide to the board, in addition to the requirements for licensure under Section 2570.6, any of the following:(a) Evidence of continued competency as referred to in subdivision (b) of Section 2570.10 for the previous two-year period.(b) Evidence of having completed the entry-level examination as described in subdivision (b) of Section 2570.7 within the previous two-year period.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 490, Sec. 6. (AB 2221) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2570.15 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy|Section 2570.15.

2570.15.  Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants trained outside of the United States and its possessions shall be required to satisfy the examination requirements of Section 2570.7. The board shall require that these applicants have completed educational and supervised fieldwork requirements substantially equal to those contained in Section 2570.6, before taking the examination.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 697, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2570.16 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy|Section 2570.16.

2570.16.  Initial license and renewal fees shall be established by the board in an amount that does not exceed a ceiling of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per year. The board shall establish the following additional fees:(a) An application fee not to exceed fifty dollars ($50).(b) A late renewal fee as provided for in Section 2570.10.(c) A limited permit fee.(d) A fee to collect fingerprints for criminal history record checks. This fee shall not exceed the amount charged by the agency providing the criminal history record checks.(e) A fee to query the National Practitioner Data Bank for applicants for licensure and renewal of licensure. The fee shall not exceed the amount charged per query.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 429, Sec. 6. (SB 547) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2570.17 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy|Section 2570.17.

2570.17.  (a) The board shall issue, upon application and payment of a twenty-five dollar ($25) fee, a retired license to an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant who holds a license that is current and active, or capable of being renewed pursuant to Section 2570.10, and whose license is not suspended, revoked, or otherwise restricted by the board or subject to discipline under this chapter.(b) The holder of a retired license issued pursuant to this section shall not engage in any activity for which an active license is required. An occupational therapist holding a retired license shall be permitted to use the title “occupational therapist, retired” or “retired occupational therapist.” An occupational therapy assistant holding a retired license shall be permitted to use the title “occupational therapy assistant, retired” or “retired occupational therapy assistant.” The designation of retired shall not be abbreviated in any way.(c) The holder of a retired license shall not be required to renew that license.(d) In order for the holder of a retired license issued pursuant to this section to restore his or her license, he or she shall comply with Section 2570.14.(Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 307, Sec. 22. (SB 821) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2570.185 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy|Section 2570.185.

2570.185.  (a) An occupational therapist shall document his or her evaluation, goals, treatment plan, and summary of treatment in the client record.(b) An occupational therapy assistant shall document the services provided in the client record.(c) Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants shall document and sign the client record legibly.(d) Client records shall be maintained for a period of no less than seven years following the discharge of the client, except that the records of unemancipated minors shall be maintained at least one year after the minor has reached the age of 18 years, and not in any case less than seven years.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 490, Sec. 8. (AB 2221) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2570.20 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy|Section 2570.20.

2570.20.  (a) The board shall administer, coordinate, and enforce the provisions of this chapter, evaluate the qualifications for licensure, and may approve the examinations for licensure under this chapter.(b) The board shall adopt rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act necessary to effectuate the purpose of this chapter for persons holding a license to practice occupational therapy or to assist in the practice of occupational therapy in this state.(c) Proceedings under this chapter shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 490, Sec. 9. (AB 2221) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2570.21 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy|Section 2570.21.

2570.21.  Subject to Sections 107 and 154, the board may employ an executive officer and other officers and employees(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 697, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2570.22 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy|Section 2570.22.

2570.22.  All fees collected by the board shall be paid into the State Treasury and shall be credited to the Occupational Therapy Fund which is hereby created. The money in the fund shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for expenditure by the board to defray its expenses and to otherwise administer this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 697, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2570.23 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy|Section 2570.23.

2570.23.  Any person who violates Section 2570.3 is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or by imprisonment of not more than one year in a county jail, or by both that fine and imprisonment.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 697, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2570.24 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 5.6 - Occupational Therapy|Section 2570.24.

2570.24.  If any provision of this chapter, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable.(Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 697, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2001.)