1(1) 2Each of the following acts constitutes a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 19775.082, 20s. 21775.083, 22or s. 24775.08425:
26(a) 27Practicing or attempting to practice optometry without a valid active license issued pursuant to this chapter.
43(b) 44Attempting to obtain or obtaining a license to practice optometry by fraudulent misrepresentation.
57(c) 58Using or attempting to use a license to practice optometry which has been suspended or revoked.
74(2) 75Each of the following acts constitutes a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 92775.08293or s. 95775.08396:
97(a) 98Identifying one’s activity by using the name or title “optometrist,” “licensed practitioner,” “certified optometrist,” “Doctor of Optometry,” or “O.D.” in a manner which represents to the public that the person is a licensed practitioner or certified optometrist when the person has not been licensed or certified pursuant to this chapter.
152(b) 153Knowingly employing unlicensed persons in the practice of optometry, except as specifically authorized by this chapter.
169(c) 170Knowingly concealing information relating to violations of this chapter.
179(d) 180Willfully making any false oath or affirmation when required to make an oath or affirmation pursuant to this chapter.
History.-ss. 1, 6, ch. 79-194; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 16, 20, 21, ch. 86-289; s. 89, ch. 91-224; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 53, ch. 2000-318.
