43-13-15. Unlawful to practice without license - Regulations.

1. A person may not practice optometry in this state unless the person first obtains a license and complies with the requirements of this chapter.

2. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, it is unlawful for any person, or any entity other than a licensed optometrist or a licensed physician to prescribe to the public contact lenses, or any medical appliance having direct contact with the cornea of the eye.