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AL HB336

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2016

Primary Sponsor

April Weaver

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2016

AI Summary

  • Defines over-the-counter spectacles as nonprescription, ready-to-wear magnifying glasses with spherical convex lenses uniform in each meridian, encased in eyeglass frames to treat presbyopia symptoms.

  • Restricts over-the-counter spectacle lenses to have no minus power (-) and not exceed plus three diopters (+3.00).

  • Prohibits the sale of over-the-counter spectacles that do not conform to the statutory definition.

  • Authorizes enforcement by the Board of Optometry, district attorneys, or the Attorney General.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Eyeglasses, over-the-counter eyeglasses, nonprescription glasses further defined, sale regulated, enforcement

Health

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

4/28/2016

Committee Referrals

Health2/25/2016

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