Current through October 31, 2024
Rule 30-2901-8.13 - Dissemination of optometric consumer information. Standards, restrictions and required disclosures(a) No optometrist shall by any means or method disseminate to his/her patients or the public information that is false, fraudulent, deceptive, misleading, or unfair; or information which contains any unverifiable statement or claim relating to the quality of the optometric services to be delivered or which contains any other claim which cannot be verified. Dissemination of optometric information offering delivery of professional services or ophthalmic materials of any kind, delivery of which generally required additional professional services or other services, must state whether the offer includes such additional or other services.(b) A copy of each public dissemination of information shall be retained in the office of the dissemination optometrist for a period of 18 months following the date of last dissemination. During such period a record of the date and manner of dissemination shall also be maintained. The copy and related information concerning dissemination shall be furnished, within seven (7) days of a written request, to the State board of its designated agent.30 Miss. Code. R. 2901-8.13