Administrative Rule Review Report   #AR10-003

Legislative Service Office

04-Jan-10

 

AGENCY:                                 Board of Optometry.

 

DATE SUBMITTED:                   December 30, 2009.

 

SUBJECT:                                 Chapter 1, General; and Chapter 3, License Issuance and Renewal.

 

NATURE OF RULES:                     Legislative and procedural.       

 

STATUTORY AUTHORITY:         W.S. 33-23-116.

 

DETERMINATION OF PROCEDURAL COMPLIANCE BASED UPON INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY THE AGENCY TO LSO:   Apparently complete to date.  No comments were received during the public comment period.

 

SUMMARY OF RULES:

 

The rules add definitions, clarify and establish renewal procedures and clarify and establish continuing education requirements, procedures and deadlines.

 

FINDINGS:  The rules appear to be within the scope of statutory authority and legislative intent. 

 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:  That the rules be placed on the Consent List and be approved by the Council as submitted by the Agency.

 

 

 

                                                            _______________________

                                                            Ian Shaw

                                                            Staff Attorney

 

 

                                                            _______________________

                                                            Lynda G. Cook

                                                            Staff Attorney

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