Kirk Fallin, O.D., on June 10, 2015.; Specifically, regarding whether an optometrist licensed under F.S. Chapter 463 can purchase or otherwise start an optical establishment in Florida and hire a Florida licensed optician to perform all daily duties ...

Notice of Declaratory Statement

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Optometry

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Optometry has received a Petition for Declaratory Statement from Kirk Fallin, O.D., on June 10, 2015. The petition seeks the agency’s opinion as to the applicability of §463.009, F.S., as it applies to the petitioner. Specifically, regarding whether an optometrist licensed under F.S. Chapter 463 can purchase or otherwise start an optical establishment in Florida and hire a Florida licensed optician to perform all daily duties and functions in the operation of the business as an optical business only without the optometrist being physically present during normal business hours; and whether a Florida licensed optician employed by a Florida board certified optometrist can practice opticianry while the optometrist is off the premises. The Board will consider this petition at its meeting currently scheduled for July 15, 2015. Except for good cause shown, motions for leave to intervene must be filed within 21 days after publication of this notice.

A copy of the Petition for Declaratory Statement may be obtained by contacting: Anthony B. Spivey, Executive Director, Board of Optometry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257, [phone], [e-mail].