Every person in this state needing eye care shall have complete freedom to use the services of an individual licensed under either R.S. 37:1041 through R.S. 37:1066 or R.S. 37:1261 through R.S. 37:1290. No state, parish or municipal board or agency, nor any officer or employee thereof, shall either directly or indirectly limit or restrict the freedom of any person to choose the services of a person so licensed under either authority.
La. R.S. § 49:185