Powers and duties

(a) The Board shall: (1) Adopt rules under the Vermont Administrative Procedure Act necessary for the performance of its duties, ensuring that at least the following are established by statute or rule: (A) a definition of the behavior for which a license is required; (B) explanations of appeal and other significant rights given by law to licensees, applicants, and the public; and (C) standards for acceptance of continuing education, which may identify mandatory content specific to pharmacology, and management of adverse drug reactions. (b) [Repealed.] (c) The Board shall not limit the: (1) ownership of optometric practices to licensed optometrists; (2) number of offices or sites at which an optometrist may practice; or (3) right of optometrists to practice in an association, partnership, corporation, or other lawful entity with anyone.