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AL HB336
Bill
Status
2/25/2016
Primary Sponsor
April Weaver
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AI Summary
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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.
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Restricts over-the-counter spectacle lenses to have no minus power (-) and not exceed plus three diopters (+3.00).
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Prohibits the sale of over-the-counter spectacles that do not conform to the statutory definition.
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Authorizes enforcement by the Board of Optometry, district attorneys, or the Attorney General.
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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