These proposed rules do not have an economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. The Department’s Regulatory Review Coordinator may be contacted by email at Daniel.Hereth@wisconsin.gov, or by calling (608) 267-2435. Agency contact person:
Sharon Henes, Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Division of Policy Development, 4822 Madison Yards Way, P.O. Box 8366, Madison, Wisconsin 53708; telephone 608-261-2377; email at DSPSAdminRules@wisconsin.gov. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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SECTION 1. Opt 3.02 (3) is amended to read:
Opt 3.02 (3) Verification of passing parts I, II, including passage of the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease examination, and III of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry examination.
SECTION 2. Opt 4.01 (9) is repealed and recreated to read:
Opt 4.01 (9) Has completed the education and examination requirements to the satisfaction of the board in compliance with ch. Opt 6. SECTION 3. Opt 4.03 (2) (b) is amended to read:
Opt 4.03 (2) (b) Parts I, II, including passage of the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease examination, and III of the national board examination, if the applicant has engaged in the practice of optometry for less than 5 years prior to January 1, 1996, or if applicant graduated from an approved college of optometry after December 1, 1995.
SECTION 4. Opt 7.05 (2) (b) 2. a. is amended to read:
Opt 7.05 (2) (b) 2. a. Passing parts I, II, including passage of the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease examination, and III of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry examination.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. The rules adopted in this order shall take effect on the first day of the month following publication in the Wisconsin Administrative Register, pursuant to s. 227.22 (2) (intro.), Stats. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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