32-1753

32-1753. Practice designations; definition

A. A licensee must practice the profession of optometry only as either:

1. A sole practitioner.

2. A partner with other health professionals.

3. A professional limited liability company in which health professionals collectively possess at least fifty-one per cent of the ownership interest.

4. A professional corporation in which health professionals collectively possess at least fifty-one per cent of the ownership interest.

5. An employee or independent contractor in any of the categories listed in this subsection.

B. A licensee must practice only under the name under which the licensee is registered with the board, which may include a trade name.

C. For purposes of this section, "health professional" means a currently licensed member of the health professions as defined in section 32-3101.