65-1504b. Unlawful to dispense opthalmic lens or lenses without prescription order. It shall be unlawful for any person to dispense an ophthalmic lens or lenses without first having obtained a valid, unexpired prescription as defined in K.S.A. 65-1501a, and amendments thereto, or order therefor from a duly licensed optometrist or a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery. An ophthalmic lens shall include a contact lens with or without power.
History: L. 1939, ch. 240, § 6; L. 1976, ch. 270, § 2; L. 2002, ch. 113, § 2; January 1, 2003.
CASE ANNOTATIONS
1. Cited; board without authority to decree forfeiture of license. Haines v. Nickel, 195 Kan. 670, 675, 408 P.2d 626.
2. Cited; discussed in history of development of optometry laws. State, ex rel., v. Doolin & Shaw, 209 Kan. 244, 247, 257, 497 P.2d 138.
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