§ 59-583. Rules and regulations - Administering oaths and taking testimony - Officers - Meetings - Quorum - Code of ethics - Branch offices.

Said Board of Examiners shall make such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the laws, as may be necessary to the performance of its duties, and each member thereof may administer oaths, or take testimony concerning any matter within the jurisdiction of the Board. It shall organize by selecting one of its members as president, one as vice-president, and one as secretary and treasurer (the latter to give bond, approved by the Governor), and shall meet at least twice a year, and at such place or places as it may select.  A majority of the Board present shall constitute a quorum, and its meetings shall at all times be open to the public. The Board may adopt a code of ethics for the practice of Optometry. A licensed optometrist may establish a practice in not more than two office locations in accordance with rules and regulations established by the Board of Examiners in Optometry.  Practice in a governmental institution shall not be counted as one of these locations.  Each office shall be registered by the Board and shall maintain such equipment and personnel as required by the Board.

Amended by Laws 1985, c. 72, § 1, emerg. eff. May 16, 1985.