26 V.S.A. § 1708: Powers and duties

(a) The Board shall:

(1) Adopt rules under the Vermont Administrative Procedure Act necessary for the performance of its duties, ensuring that at least the following are established by statute or rule:

(A) a definition of the behavior for which a license is required;

(B) explanations of appeal and other significant rights given by law to licensees, applicants, and the public; and

(C) standards for acceptance of continuing education, which may identify mandatory content specific to pharmacology, and management of adverse drug reactions.

(b) [Repealed.]

(c) The Board shall not limit the:

(1) ownership of optometric practices to licensed optometrists;

(2) number of offices or sites at which an optometrist may practice; or

(3) right of optometrists to practice in an association, partnership, corporation, or other lawful entity with anyone.