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AL SB21

Bill

Status

Passed

5/16/2017

Primary Sponsor

Gerald Dial

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2017

AI Summary

  • Defines over-the-counter spectacles as nonprescription, ready-to-wear magnifying glasses with spherical convex lenses intended to treat presbyopia.

  • Restricts lens power in over-the-counter spectacles to a maximum of plus 3.50 diopters with no minus power allowed.

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

  • Authorizes the Board of Optometry, district attorneys, and the Attorney General to enforce violations of the act.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health2/14/2017
Health and Human Services2/7/2017

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