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AL SB21
Bill
AI Summary
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Defines over-the-counter spectacles as nonprescription, ready-to-wear magnifying glasses with spherical convex lenses intended to treat presbyopia.
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Restricts lens power in over-the-counter spectacles to a maximum of plus 3.50 diopters with no minus power allowed.
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Makes the sale of over-the-counter spectacles that do not conform to the statutory definition unlawful.
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Authorizes the Board of Optometry, district attorneys, and the Attorney General to enforce violations of the act.
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Effective date is the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.
Legislative Description
Eyeglasses, over-the-counter eyeglasses, nonprescription glasses further defined, sale regulated, enforcement by district attorney or Attorney General
Health
Last Action
Assigned Act No. 2017-319.
5/16/2017