New Jersey § 45:12-9
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:12-9, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:12-9.
All registered active optometrists now or hereafter licensed in the State of New Jersey
shall be required to take courses of study relating to the practice of the profession
of optometry or to maintain proficiency in some other alternative manner to be prescribed
and established by the New Jersey State Board of Optometrists; except that any practitioner
who has been granted his license by examination during the preceding year shall be
exempt from this requirement for the succeeding year. The board shall approve only such continuing educational programs as are available
to all persons practicing optometry in the State on a reasonable nondiscriminatory
basis. The board may approve programs to be held within or without the State of New Jersey. The board shall approve such programs that enable optometrists in all sections of
the State to attend such programs. In no event shall the board approve a program offered by any professional association
that discriminates against any licensed optometrists in the State, except that the
board shall permit a professional association to impose a differential in registration
fees not to exceed 150% of the fee charged to members of that professional association.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:12-9
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:12-9 cover?
Section 45:12-9 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 45:12-9?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 45:12-9 apply to my situation?
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