1. (A) The board shall:

   1. (1) determine the eligibility of applicants for examination and licensure as optometrists;
   2. (2) prescribe the subjects, character, and manner of licensing examinations;
   3. (3) adopt a code of professional ethics appropriate to the profession of optometry;
   4. (4) evaluate and set criteria for continuing education course hours and programs;
   5. (5) conduct hearings on alleged violations by licensees of this chapter or regulations promulgated under this chapter;
   6. (6) discipline persons licensed under this chapter; and
   7. (7) promulgate regulations in accordance with the South Carolina Administrative Procedures Act.
2. (B) The board may adopt an official seal and may adopt bylaws governing its proceedings.

HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 135, SECTION 1.