Ohio Code § 4725.44

Ohio Code § 4725.44. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 4725.44.

(A) The state vision professionals board shall be responsible for the administration

of sections 4725.40 to 4725.59 of the Revised Code and, in particular, shall process applications for licensure as licensed dispensing

opticians;  schedule, administer, and supervise the qualifying examinations for licensure

or contract with a testing service to schedule, administer, and supervise the qualifying

examination for licensure;  issue licenses to qualified individuals;  and revoke and

suspend licenses. (B) The board shall adopt, amend, or rescind rules, pursuant to Chapter 119. of the Revised

Code, for the licensure of dispensing opticians, and such other rules as are required

by or necessary to carry out the responsibilities imposed by sections 4725.40 to 4725.59 of the Revised Code , including rules establishing criminal records check requirements under section 4776.03 of the Revised Code and rules establishing disqualifying offenses for licensure as a dispensing optician

or certification as an apprentice dispensing optician pursuant to sections 9.79 , 4725.48 , 4725.52 , 4725.53 , and 4776.10 of the Revised Code . (C) The board shall have no authority to adopt rules governing the employment of dispensing

opticians, the location or number of optical stores, advertising of optical products

or services, or the manner in which optical products can be displayed.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 4725.44
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
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