Act No. 7376 — An Act amending title 27 Virgin Islands Code to enact the “Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent (TPA) Certified Optometrist Act” ---0---
ACTNO, 7376 BILL NO. 29-0296 TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS Regular Session 2012 An Act amending title 27 Virgin Islands Code to enact the “Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agent (TPA) Certified Optometrist Act” ---0--- Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Virgin Islands: SECTION 1. Title 27, Virgin Islands Code, chapter 1 is amended in the following instances: 1. In Subchapter VII, section 161, strike the language contained therein in its entirety and insert the following in lieu thereof: “§ 161. Practice of optometry defined; use of ocular agents; authorization (a) As used in this subchapter, a person practices optometry who, by any means or methods, other than by the use of drugs, conducts any one or more of the following practices and procedures: (1) the examination of the human eye and the eyelid for the purpose of diagnosis, treatment, excluding the lacrimal drainage system and lacrimal gland, or referral for consultation as authorized by this section or, where appropriate, referral to an ophthalmologist; (2) the use of tests, instruments, devices, ocular agents-D, …
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