Indiana § 25-24-3-17 - Penalties for noncompliance

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§ 25-24-3-17. Penalties for noncompliance

Sec. 17. (a) An optometrist may not:

(1) administer, dispense, or prescribe therapeutic legend drugs; or

(2) dispense or prescribe diagnostic legend drugs;

unless the optometrist is certified under this chapter.

(b) An optometrist may administer diagnostic legend drugs without obtaining a certificate under this chapter.

(c) An individual who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally violates this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65.

IC 25-25ARTICLE 25. PEDDLERS, VENDORS, AND HAWKERS

Ch. 1.Repealed Ch. 2.Exemption of Certain Military Personnel From Vending and Peddling License Fees

IC 25-25-1Chapter 1. RepealedRepealed by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.2570.

IC 25-25-2Chapter 2. Exemption of Certain Military Personnel From Vending and Peddling License Fees

25-25-2-1Veterans; right to license without fee 25-25-2-2Repealed 25-25-2-3Repealed

Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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