Mississippi § 43-3-67 - Examination by ophthalmologist or optometrist.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 43-3-67 — Examination by ophthalmologist or optometrist., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43-3-67. Examination by ophthalmologist or optometrist.
No application shall be approved until the applicant has been examined by an ophthalmologist or by a licensed optometrist designated or approved by the state department to make such examinations, and said applicant shall be permitted to choose whether the examination will be made by an ophthalmologist or by an optometrist. The examining ophthalmologist or optometrist shall certify in writing upon forms provided by the state department the findings of the examination. This section shall apply to all state, county, or municipal agencies handling or administering public or private funds or private agencies handling public funds in connection with any of their visual care programs for children or adults. Sections 73-51-1 through 73-51-5, Mississippi Code of 1972, shall apply in actions to correct any violation of this section.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 43-3-67
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 43-3-67 cover?
Section 43-3-67 ("Examination by ophthalmologist or optometrist.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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