RSA 327:31: Rulemaking Authority.

The board shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to:

I. The qualifications of applicants in addition to those requirements set by RSA 327:6 and RSA 327:6-a;

II. How an applicant shall be examined including what constitutes a passing grade;

III. Criteria for the renewal or reinstatement of licensure;

IV. Ethical and professional standards, in addition to those specified by RSA 327:20, required to be met by each holder of a license to practice optometry;

V. Requirements for continuing education in addition to those requirements set by RSA 327:33 and RSA 327:33-a;

VI. Additions or alterations to the defined pharmaceutical agents for diagnostic purposes as set forth in RSA 327:1, III;

VII. Criteria for assessing, compromising, and collecting administrative fines as authorized by RSA 327:20, III(e); and

VIII. Prescribing controlled drugs pursuant to RSA 318-B:41.