{"data":{"id":"us-ky/krs-320.312","jurisdiction":"us-ky","citation":"KRS 320.312","heading":"Physical or mental examination of an optometrist -- Limited license.","body":"(1) When the board has reason to believe, based upon its own information or a\ncomplaint or inquiry directed to the board, that an optometrist is suffering from a\nphysical or mental condition that might impede his ability to practice competently,\nthe board may order the optometrist to undergo a physical or mental examination by\npersons designated by the board, at the expense of the optometrist.\n(2) Failure of an optometrist to submit to an examination when directed shall constitute\nan admission that the concerne d optometrist has developed a physical or mental\ndisability, or other conditions, that continued practice is dangerous to patients or to\nthe public and the board may act accordingly pursuant to KRS 320.310.\n(3) The board may limit the optometrist's license  privileges pursuant to this section in\naddition to the other alternatives set forth in KRS 320.310.\n(4) An optometrist whose license has been suspended, limited, or revoked under this\nsection shall, at reasonable intervals, be afforded an opportunity to d emonstrate that\nhe is able to resume the competent practice of optometry with reasonable skill and\nsafety to patients.","path":["KRS Chapter 320"],"source_url":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=31341","current_through":"Includes enactments through the 2026 Regular Session","vintage":"09/05/2026","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T20:58:16Z","sha256":"9cbc14cbd55b7880e7dc0c0e8d022b74bfdf89b085199dc53434a1e8aaa9d2b4","source_id":"us-ky","stale":false,"prev":"us-ky/krs-320.310","next":"us-ky/krs-320.320"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}