Section 17-90-502 - Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to provide for the identification and treatment of optometrists licensed under the Arkansas Optometry Law, § 17-90-101 et seq., who suffer from impairment, in order to promote the public health and safety and to ensure the continued availability of the skills of highly trained optometric professionals for the benefit of the public.Acts 1997, No. 176, § 4; 1997, No. 186, § 4.