HAR §16-91-2. Definitions

As used in this chapter: "Advertising" means any printed or visual communication which includes but is not limited to advertisements contained in newspapers, telephone directories, pamphlets, direct public mailings of books or periodicals, television, and radio communications. "Board" means the board of dispensing opticians. "Certificate holder" means the holder of a certificate of dispensing optician. 2 "Certificate of dispensing optician" means a document issued by the board which authorizes a firm, including a sole proprietorship, to engage in the business of a dispensing optician. "Certificate of licensure" means a certificate issued by the department of commerce and consumer affairs to an individual licensed as a dispensing optician by the board. "Direct personal supervision" means a licensee shall be available for consultation and referral to the individual who is receiving the supervision. "Full-time" means principal occupation consisting of at least thirty hours a week. "License identification card" means a pocket identification card issued by the department of commerce and consumer affairs to an individual licensed as a dispensing optician by the board. "Licensee" means the holder of a license identification card and certificate of licensure. "Personal supervision of an ophthalmologist or optometrist" means the dispensing optician shall fit or duplicate contact lenses or artificial eyes upon the written order of the prescribing ophthalmologist or optometrist and, refer the intended wearer back to the prescribing ophthalmologist or optometrist to ensure that the client has received contact lenses of the proper fit and prescription. [Eff 7/2/64; am and ren §16-91-2, 7/2/81; am and comp 4/29/85; am and comp 5/28/87; am and comp 7/24/89; comp 5/23/92] (Auth: HRS §458-3) (Imp: HRS §§458-7, 458-13)