DAR File No. 27993

Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing

R156-16a-302b

Qualifications for Licensure - Examination Requirements

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE

DAR File No.: 27993
Filed: 06/06/2005, 02:55
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The Division is proposing amendments to this rule to reflect the current National Board of Examiners in Optometry examination categories and contents.

Summary of the rule or change:

In Subsection R156-16a-302b(1)(b), the content of the current National Board of Examiners in Optometry examination is amended to reflect that Part II now includes the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease (TMOD) section. Subsection R156-16a-302b(1)(d) was amended to reflect that the stand-alone TMOD examination section is required if the optometrist was licensed prior to 1993.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Section 58-16a-101, and Subsections 58-1-106(1)(a) and 58-1-202(1)(a)

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

The Division will incur minimal costs, approximately $50, to reprint the rule once the proposed amendments are made effective. Any costs incurred will be absorbed in the Division's current budget.

local governments:

Proposed amendments do not apply to local governments as the amendments only apply to optometrists who may be applying for licensure in Utah.

other persons:

The Division anticipates no costs or savings to individuals who may apply for licensure as an optometrist in Utah as a result of these proposed amendments since the proposed amendments are simply updating the current existing national board examination categories.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

The Division anticipates no costs or savings to individuals who may apply for licensure as an optometrist in Utah as a result of these proposed amendments since the proposed amendments are simply updating the current existing national board examination categories.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

This rule filing updates the rules in accordance with current national examination requirements. No fiscal impact to businesses is anticipated as a result of this rule filing. Russell C. Skousen, Executive Director

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Noel Taxin at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6621, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at ntaxin@utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

08/01/2005

This rule may become effective on:

08/02/2005

Authorized by:

J. Craig Jackson, Director

RULE TEXT

R156. Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing.

R156-16a. Optometry Practice Act Rules.

R156-16a-302b. Qualifications for Licensure - Examination Requirements.

In accordance with Subsection 58-16a-302(1)(f), the examinations which must be successfully passed by applicants for licensure as an optometrist are:

(1) the National Board of Examiners in Optometry examinations to include the following sections:

(a) Part I (Basic Science);

(b) Part II (Clinical Science and the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease (TMOD));

(c) Part III (Patient Care); and

(d) The [Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease (TMOD)]stand-alone TMOD if licensed prior to 1993.

KEY: optometrists, licensing

[May 17, 2001]2005

Notice of Continuation July 23, 2002

58-16a-101

58-1-106(1)(a)

58-1-202(1)(a)

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For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Noel Taxin at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6621, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at ntaxin@utah.gov

For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules (801-538-3764). Please Note: The Division of Administrative Rules is NOT able to answer questions about the content or application of these administrative rules.