D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-6400

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-6400 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

6400.1

This chapter shall apply to applicants for and holders of a license to practice optometry.

6400.2

Chapters 40 (Health Occupations: General Rules) and 41 (Health Occupations: Administrative Procedures) of this title shall supplement this chapter.

6400.3

Only the following persons may practice optometry in the District:

(a) An optometrist;

(b) An ophthalmologist; or

(c) A student practicing under the supervision of an optometrist or ophthalmologist in accordance with § 6411.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-6400

Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 4494 (June 17, 1988)

AUTHORITY: Unless otherwise noted, the authority for this chapter is § 302(14) of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, D.C. Law 6-99, D.C. Code § 2-3303.2(14) (1988 Repl. Vol.), 33 DCR 729, 732 (February 7, 1986), and Mayor's Order 86-110, 33 DCR 5220 (August 22, 1986).