AN ACT relating to ophthalmic dispensers.
     Amend KRS 326.020 to require reimbursement of expenses for members, allow board to revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew licenses, impose probationary conditions, impose fines; issue written reprimand, enforce provisions of chapter, and seek injunctive relief in Franklin Circuit Court; amend KRS 326.030 to require all persons practicing ophthalmic dispensing to be licensed; amend KRS 326.040 to impose $50 license fee, require high school diploma or General Educational Development certificate, require board approval for licensing examination; amend KRS 326.090 to allow board to refuse issuance, suspend, revoke, impose conditions upon, impose fines, or issue written reprimands to licensees who violate provisions of chapter; amend KRS 326.990 to set fine for misdemeanor; repeal KRS 326.050 - Issuance of license to persons in business prior to January 1, 1955 or in Armed Forces.

     (Prefiled by the sponsor(s))

     Jan 4-introduced in House; to Licensing and Occupations (H)
     Jan 7-posted in committee
     Jan 12-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute
     Jan 13-2nd reading, to Rules
     Jan 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 18, 2000
     Jan 18-3rd reading, passed 91-0 with Committee Substitute
     Jan 19-received in Senate
     Jan 21-to Licensing and Occupations (S)
     Feb 17-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
     Feb 18-2nd reading, to Rules
     Feb 22-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, February 25, 2000
     Feb 25-3rd reading, passed 38-0
     Feb 28-received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
     Feb 29-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor
     Mar 6-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 65)