Vermont § 1708 - Powers and duties
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1708 — Powers and duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1708. Powers and duties
- (a) The Board shall: (1) Adopt rules under the Vermont Administrative Procedure Act necessary for the performance
of its duties, ensuring that at least the following are established by statute or
rule: (A) a definition of the behavior for which a license is required; (B) explanations of appeal and other significant rights given by law to licensees, applicants,
and the public; and (C) standards for acceptance of continuing education, which may identify mandatory content
specific to pharmacology, and management of adverse drug reactions. (b) [Repealed.] (c) The Board shall not limit the: (1) ownership of optometric practices to licensed optometrists; (2) number of offices or sites at which an optometrist may practice; or (3) right of optometrists to practice in an association, partnership, corporation, or
other lawful entity with anyone. (Added 1979, No. 158 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1983, No. 242 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; 1989, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 4(d); 2009, No. 35, § 28; 2019, No. 30, § 12.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1708
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1708 cover?
Section 1708 ("Powers and duties") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 1708?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 1708 apply to my situation?
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