New Jersey § 52:17b-41
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 52:17b-41, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52:17b-41.
This act is enacted in the exercise of the police powers of the State and its purposes
generally are to protect the public health, welfare and safety by providing for the
regulation of the sale, dispensing and supplying of all ophthalmic appliances, eyeglasses,
or ophthalmic lenses to the ultimate wearer or consumer in this State. For the purposes of this act, ophthalmic appliances and lenses are defined as those
employed for the aid or protection of human vision or for the correction of defects
of human vision. Physicians and optometrists, duly licensed to practice medicine and optometry in this
State, are specifically exempt from the provisions of this act. A person registered under the provisions of this act is specifically prohibited from
engaging in the practice of ocular refraction, orthoptics, visual training, or fitting
contact lenses; or the prescribing of subnormal vision aids or telescopic spectacles,
in his own behalf or as an employee or student of another, whether under the personal
supervision of his employer or preceptor or not. No person not licensed to practice medicine or optometry in this State shall directly
or indirectly, for himself or others, do or engage in any act or practices specifically
prohibited to duly registered ophthalmic dispensers and ophthalmic technicians by
the provisions of this act.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:17b-41
What does New Jersey Statutes § 52:17b-41 cover?
Section 52:17b-41 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 § 52:17b-41?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 52:17b-41" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.
How does New Jersey § 52:17b-41 apply to my situation?
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