Chapter 458 Oregon Laws 2001

AN ACT

SB 408

Relating to licensure by endorsement by Oregon Board of Optometry; creating new provisions; and amending ORS 683.220.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. ORS 683.220 is amended to read:

683.220. [(1)] The Oregon Board of Optometry may grant to an applicant a license by endorsement for the practice of optometry in the State of Oregon if the applicant:

[(a)] (1) Holds [an original] a license for the practice of optometry obtained by examination in another state of the United States. Any discipline or sanction related to the practice of optometry imposed upon the applicant by any state licensing agency must be disclosed on the application for licensure;

[(b)] (2) Continuously engaged in the practice of optometry [in the state where licensed] for not less than [five] two years immediately preceding the application to the board;

[(c)] (3) Has educational qualifications the board considers equivalent to the educational requirements necessary for licensing by the board at the time the applicant commenced the practice of optometry. The educational requirements shall include passing the National Board of Examiners in Optometry examination or its equivalent, as determined by the board;

[(d)] (4) [Has successfully passed the National Board of Examiners in Optometry examination;] Meets the requirements for Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent certification established by rule by the board;

[(e)] (5) Passes a [practical examination sufficient to satisfy the board of the technical and professional proficiency of the applicant] written examination approved by the board on Oregon optometric law and administrative rules;

[(f)] (6) [Is confirmed as having adhered to professional ethics in any other state in which the applicant has been a licensed practitioner. A letter confirming such shall be mailed directly to the administrator of the board from the licensing body of the state where the applicant is licensed. Any letter from the licensing board of the state where the applicant is reported to have engaged in unethical conduct of any kind must set forth the particulars of the adverse situation] Submits documentation satisfactory to the board of continuing optometric education hours equivalent to the requirements established by ORS 683.210; and

[(g)] (7) Pays the application fee [for examination set under ORS 683.060] set by the board.

[(2) Any license so granted by the board shall become void when its holder terminates Oregon residency.]

SECTION 2. The amendments to ORS 683.220 by section 1 of this 2001 Act apply only to licenses issued by endorsement on or after the effective date of this 2001 Act.

Approved by the Governor June 19, 2001

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 19, 2001

Effective date January 1, 2002

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