1. (a) The consumer shall deliver the authorization to the eye practitioner for the examination and the certification for fitting and dispensing to the eye practitioner or licensed optical provider who will provide these services.
2. (b) Out‑of‑state services must have prior approval by the state supervising ophthalmologist.

History Note: Authority G.S. 111‑8; 143B‑157;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. August 1, 1977; January 1, 1977; November 8, 1976; February 19, 1976;
Readopted Eff. November 16, 1977;
Amended Eff. August 1, 2002; June 1, 1978;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. November 23, 2015.