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NJ Rev Stat § 45:12-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:12-3 - Oath of office; officers; secretary-treasurer's compensation and bond; appointment and powers of agent

45:12-3. Oath of office; officers; secretary-treasurer's compensation and bond; appointment and powers of agent  The members of the board shall, before entering upon the discharge of their duties, and within 30 days after their appointment, take and subscribe an oath before an officer authorized to administer oaths in this State, for the faithful performance of their duties, and file the same with the Secretary of State. They shall annually elect from their number a president, and shall also annually elect a secretary-treasurer, who may or may not be a member of the board, each of which officers shall hold office for 1 year and until his successor shall have been duly elected and qualified. The secretary-treasurer shall receive such compensation for his services as may be determined by the board, and shall give a bond for the faithful performance of his duties, in such sum as it may determine. The board may also appoint an agent, whose title shall be inspector of the New Jersey State Board of Optometrists, who shall hold office during the pleasure of the board, and shall, during his continuance in his office, be authorized to serve and execute any process issued by any court of record under the provisions of this chapter. The agent shall also have the power to enter any optometrist's office or place where the practice of optometry is carried on for the purpose of inspecting the premises and the license and registration of the optometrists therein. The appointment of the agent shall not be subject to the provisions of the civil service law. Amended by L.1954, c. 227, p. 846, s. 2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:12-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:12-4 - Rules and regulations; seal; records; semiannual examinations

45:12-4. Rules and regulations; seal; records; semiannual examinations  The board shall conduct an investigation and ascertain the facts relating to the practice of optometry for the purpose of determining the need for, and the desirability of, rules to promote the safety, protection and welfare of the public and to effectuate the purposes of this chapter and to aid the board in the performance of its powers and duties hereunder, and the board shall thereupon make and promulgate rules and regulations for the said purposes. Any member thereof may, upon being duly designated by the board, or a majority thereof, administer oaths or take testimony concerning any matter within the jurisdiction of the board. The board shall adopt a seal, of which the secretary shall have the care and custody, and all courts of this State shall take judicial notice of said seal. Said secretary shall keep a record of all the proceedings of the board, which shall be open to public examination. The board shall hold, at least twice in each year, an examination of applicants for registration to practice optometry if there shall be such applicants. Amended by L.1952, c. 255, p. 869, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:12-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:12-5 - Applications for certificate of registrations; qualifications of applicants; examination; issuance of certificate

45:12-5. Applications for certificate of registrations; qualifications of applicants; examination; issuance of certificate  A person desiring to commence the practice of optometry shall file with the secretary of the board, upon blanks to be furnished by the secretary, an application, verified by oath of the applicant, stating therein that he is more than 21 years of age, of good moral character, is a citizen of the United States, or has declared his intention to become such a citizen, has a preliminary education equivalent to a course of at least 4 years in an approved public or private high school and has been graduated from a school or college of optometry maintaining a standard satisfactory to the board and which was in good standing in the opinion of the board at the date of graduation, and shall have received a diploma conferring upon him the degree of doctor of optometry or what in the opinion of the board may be considered the equivalent thereof, and shall have taken an examination before the board to determine his qualifications therefor. If the examination of any applicant for registration shall be satisfactory to the majority of the board, he shall receive from it a certificate of registration authorizing him to practice optometry. All examination papers of applicants shall be deposited in the New Jersey State Library, and remain there for a period of 1 year, at the expiration of which time they shall be destroyed, and they shall be prima facie evidence of all matters therein contained. Amended by L.1952, c. 255, p. 870, s. 2; L.1965, c. 209, s. 1, eff. Dec. 23, 1965.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:12-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:12-6 - Fees; numbering and recording of certificates; filing of photograph of registrant

45:12-6. Fees; numbering and recording of certificates; filing of photograph of registrant  The fee for such examination shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00), and for a certificate of registration, fifteen dollars ($15.00), to be paid to the secretary of the board by the applicant upon filing his application and receiving his certificate, respectively. Before any certificate is issued it shall be numbered and recorded in a book kept in the office of the board, and its numbers shall be noted upon the certificate. A photograph of the person registered shall be filed with the record. In all legal proceedings the record and photograph so kept in the office of the board, or certified copies thereof, shall be prima facie evidence of the facts therein stated. Amended by L.1949, c. 170, p. 559, s. 1.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:12-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:12-7 - Issuance of license to licensees of other states; fee

45:12-7. Issuance of license to licensees of other states; fee  Any applicant for license to practice optometry, upon proving to the satisfaction of the board that he is of good moral character, a citizen of the United States, or has declared his intention to become such a citizen, and that he has been examined and licensed by the examining and licensing board of another State of the United States, and that at the time of the granting of such license the standard of requirements for the license to practice optometry in the State where such license was granted was at least substantially equal to the standard of requirements for such license established by this chapter, or upon proof that he has successfully passed an examination conducted by the International Association of Boards of Examiners in Optometry, and upon filing with the secretary of the board a copy of his license or certificate, verified as a true copy by the affidavit of the secretary of the board granting such license, may, in the discretion of the board, be granted a license to practice optometry without further examination upon the payment to the treasurer of the board of a license fee of fifty dollars ($50.00), and in such application for a license without examination all questions of academic requirements of other States shall be determined by the Commissioner of Education of this State. Amended by L.1952, c. 255, p. 870, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:12-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:12-8 - Certificate displayed in office; practitioners' names displayed outside; practice outside office; change of location

45:12-8. Certificate displayed in office; practitioners' names displayed outside; practice outside office; change of location  Every person practicing optometry shall display his registration certificate or certificates, together with his registration renewal certificate or certificates, in a conspicuous place in the office or offices wherein he practices optometry, but not in such manner that they may be seen from the outside of such office or offices, and, whenever required, exhibit the registration and renewal certificates to the board or its authorized representatives. Every office where an optometrist is practicing shall have displayed on a sign so as to be read on the outside of the office the name of each optometrist practicing therein. When practicing the profession of optometry outside of or away from the office he shall deliver to each patient a bill for professional services rendered, which shall contain his full name, home post-office address and the address of his principal office in this State, the number of his certificates, and his signature. Every person practicing optometry in New Jersey shall notify the board in writing of any change of address or location of his office or offices at least 5 days prior to occupying said new office, returning therewith the appropriate registration renewal certificate or certificates and the board shall issue a new registration renewal certificate or certificates for the new office location or locations. Amended by L.1948, c. 350, p. 1402, s. 2; L.1954, c. 227, p. 846, s. 3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:12-9.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:12-9.1 - Public policy

45:12-9.1. Public policy  It is hereby declared in the interest of the citizens of this State, to encourage the maintenance of continuing proficiency for registered active optometrists to the end that the utilization and application of new techniques, scientific and clinical advances and the achievement of research will be in the public interest. L.1975, c. 24, s. 1, eff. March 5, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:12-9.2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:12-9.2 - Requirement of continuing education; exemption; approval of programs by board; fees.

45:12-9.2 Requirement of continuing education; exemption; approval of programs by board; fees.  2. All registered active optometrists now or hereafter licensed in the State of New Jersey shall be required to take courses of study relating to the practice of the profession of optometry or to maintain proficiency in some other alternative manner to be prescribed and established by the New Jersey State Board of Optometrists; except that any practitioner who has been granted his license by examination during the preceding year shall be exempt from this requirement for the succeeding year. The board shall approve only such continuing educational programs as are available to all persons practicing optometry in the State on a reasonable nondiscriminatory basis. The board may approve programs to be held within or without the State of New Jersey. The board shall approve such programs that enable optometrists in all sections of the State to attend such programs. In no event shall the board approve a program offered by any professional association that discriminates against any licensed optometrists in the State, except that the board shall permit a professional association to impose a differential in registration fees not to exceed 150% of the fee charged to members of that professional association.  L.1975,c.24,s.2; amended 1991, c.171; 2005, c.143.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:12-9.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:12-9.3 - Credits necessary.

45:12-9.3 Credits necessary.  3. Fifty credits of continuing professional optometric education shall be required biennially of each New Jersey optometrist holding an active license during the period preceding the established license renewal date. Each credit shall represent or be equivalent to one hour of actual course attendance or in the case of those electing an alternative method of satisfying the requirements of this act shall be approved by the board and certified to the board on forms to be provided for that purpose. Of the 50 credits biennially required under this section, at least one credit shall be for educational programs or topics that concern the prescription of hydrocodone, or the prescription of opioid drugs in general, including responsible prescribing practices, the alternatives to the use of opioids for the management and treatment of pain, and the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.  L.1975, c.24, s.3; amended 2017, c.28, s.17.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:12-9.4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:12-9.4 - Reactivation of license; credits necessary

45:12-9.4. Reactivation of license; credits necessary  In order to reactivate a license which has been inactive, the applicant shall give evidence satisfactory to the board of having maintained proficiency by attaining credits in an amount at least equal to that required for the renewal of an active licensee applicant at that time. L.1975, c. 24, s. 4, eff. March 5, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:12-9.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:12-9.5 - Waiver of requirements

45:12-9.5. Waiver of requirements  The board may waive any of the requirements of this act in cases of certified illness or undue hardship to be determined on an individual basis. L.1975, c. 24, s. 5, eff. March 5, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:12-9.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:12-9.6 - Acceptance of federal funds

45:12-9.6. Acceptance of federal funds  The board is authorized to treat funds allocated for the purpose of continuing proficiency as State Funds for the purpose of accepting any funds made available under Federal Law for the promulgation and maintenance of programs of continuing proficiency. L.1975, c. 24, s. 6, eff. March 5, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:12-9.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:12-9.7 - Inapplicability of act to practice of medicine and surgery

45:12-9.7. Inapplicability of act to practice of medicine and surgery  Nothing in this act shall be construed to permit the practice of medicine and surgery as defined in R.S. 45:9-5.1. L.1975, c. 24, s. 7, eff. March 5, 1975.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:12-9.8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:12-9.8 - Credentialing, certification process; rules, regulations.

45:12-9.8 Credentialing, certification process; rules, regulations.  6. a. The New Jersey State Board of Optometrists shall establish a comprehensive credentialing and certification process for optometrists to receive certification in the use and prescription of pharmaceutical agents in the practice of optometry and promulgate the rules and regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of P.L.1991, c. 385 (C.45:12-9.8 et seq.). b. The comprehensive credentialing and certification process established in accordance with subsection a. of this section shall include courses offered by a school that is accredited by the United States Department of Education and the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation.  L.1991,c.385,s.6; amended 2004, c.115, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:12-9.9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:12-9.9 - Credentialing requirements.

45:12-9.9 Credentialing requirements.  7. The New Jersey State Board of Optometrists shall establish the credentialing requirements which shall be fulfilled before a person may be certified to use or prescribe pharmaceutical agents for treatment purposes in the practice of optometry. In addition, the board shall establish continuing education requirements for the renewal of certification for the use and prescription of pharmaceutical agents for treatment purposes in the practice of optometry. No licensee shall be tested by the board for certification to use or prescribe pharmaceutical agents for treatment purposes in the practice of optometry before having first satisfactorily completed all educational requirements in ocular pharmacology at a school duly accredited by the United States Department of Education and the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. These educational standards shall be no less than that required of currently enrolled students as part of their requirements for graduation from that school. This credentialing and certification process shall be required of all persons seeking to utilize pharmaceutical agents for treatment purposes in the practice of optometry regardless of licensure either prior or subsequent to the effective date of P.L.1991, c.385 (C.45:12-9.8 et seq.); except that licensees shall be immediately certified at their current level of practice and those licensees currently certified to use and prescribe pharmaceutical agents for treatment purposes pursuant to P.L.1991, c.385 (C.45:12-9.8 et seq.) shall be immediately credentialed and certified to use and prescribe those pharmaceutical agents authorized by that act for treatment purposes in the practice of optometry but not orally until certified, except for injections to counter anaphylactic reactions. The board shall maintain a list of all approved credentialing courses, which list shall be made available upon request to licensees or other interested persons. Upon receipt of verification of satisfactory completion of an approved credentialing course of study, the board shall certify the optometrist applicant as certified in the use and prescription of those pharmaceutical agents. L.1991,c.385,s.7; amended 2004, c.115, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:12-9.11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:12-9.11 - Prescription restrictions.

45:12-9.11 Prescription restrictions.  9. a. Whenever in any law there is a requirement or duty with respect to the prescription, administration or dispensing of any drug which applies to any person authorized to prescribe that drug, the same shall apply to an optometrist when prescribing, administering or dispensing a pharmaceutical agent pursuant to R.S.45:12-1, except that an optometrist shall not dispense a prescription as provided for in R.S.45:12-1 in an amount exceeding a 72-hour supply of that prescription unless the prescription is dispensed at no charge to the patient. Subject to the provisions of P.L.1991, c.385 (C.45:12-9.8 et seq.), an optometrist authorized to prescribe, administer, or dispense a pharmaceutical agent shall be permitted to prescribe, administer, and dispense for the purpose of diagnosing and treating deficiencies, deformities, diseases, or abnormalities of the human eye and adnexae pharmaceutical agents classified as Schedule III, IV, and V controlled dangerous substances and, regardless of schedule, pharmaceutical agents containing hydrocodone. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of this section, an optometrist may dispense a pharmaceutical agent, as provided for in R.S.45:12-1, that is delivered to the eye through a contact lens and may dispense such pharmaceutical agent at a charge to the patient. L.1991, c.385, s.9; amended 2010, c.12, s.2; 2015, c.65.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:12-9.12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:12-9.12 - Practice at retail or commercial locations

45:12-9.12. Practice at retail or commercial locations  10. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, an optometrist shall not be prohibited from practicing optometry at a rented location in a retail or commercial store or office or ophthalmic dispenser's office, provided the optometrist is identified as an independent doctor of optometry; and, provided further, that the landlord or any officer, employee or agent of the landlord or any other person who does not possess a valid certificate of registration as an optometrist or physician in this State shall not directly or indirectly control, influence, interfere with or supervise the professional judgment of the optometrist in the practice of optometry, including but not limited to, the level or type of care or services rendered or the professional fees charged therefor, except as otherwise provided by P.L.1969, c.232 (C.14A:17-1 et seq.).  L.1991,c.385,s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:12-9.13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:12-9.13 - Credentialing requirements for optometrist to use, prescribe pharmaceutical agents.

45:12-9.13 Credentialing requirements for optometrist to use, prescribe pharmaceutical agents.  10. No licensee shall be certified by the New Jersey State Board of Optometrists to use or prescribe pharmaceutical agents in the practice of optometry before having completed credentialing requirements in ocular pharmacology approved and administered by the New Jersey State Board of Optometrists. Until such time as a majority of the optometrist members of the New Jersey State Board of Optometrists are certified to use and prescribe pharmaceutical agents for treatment purposes in the practice of optometry, an interim four-member panel of experts in ocular pharmacology shall be established to prepare or endorse credentialing requirements for board approval. The interim advisory panel of experts in ocular pharmacology shall be comprised of a physician selected by the State Board of Medical Examiners, a member selected by the Board of Pharmacy, a representative of a school of optometry duly accredited by the United States Department of Education and the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation, to be selected by the New Jersey State Board of Optometrists, and the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Senior Services or his designee. The interim panel shall be selected by the respective boards within 90 days of the effective date of this amendatory and supplementary act. Panel members shall be directly responsible to the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs, who may order the replacement of any panel member for failure to promptly and equitably fulfill their duties. The panel shall have 120 days following appointment of a majority of the panel to submit to the New Jersey State Board of Optometrists credentialing requirements in ocular pharmacology. Should the panel fail within the 120 day period to submit credentialing requirements to the New Jersey State Board of Optometrists, the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs shall designate, within 90 days thereafter, the credentialing requirements for the interim period. Should the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs fail to designate credentialing requirements within the 90-day period, the credentialing requirements shall be designated by the New Jersey State Board of Optometrists. L.2004,c.115,s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 45:12-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 45 - Professions and Occupations|Section 45:12-10 - Certification of records of boards as to issuance of licenses; fees; certificate as evidence

45:12-10. Certification of records of boards as to issuance of licenses; fees; certificate as evidence  The secretary of the board, upon request, shall certify over the seal of the board whether the records kept by it show or fail to show the issuance of a license to practice optometry or any branch thereof or any other profession or business, the practice of which is licensed by the board, or the issuance of any annual certificate of registration for such practice. The fee for such certificate shall be $3.00. Any such certificate, whether made on such request or made by said secretary for use in proceedings in which the board may be a party, shall be prima facie evidence of the facts therein stated. Amended by L.1954, c. 226, p. 844, s. 2.