Alabama Statutes
§ 34-22-2 — Objects and Purposes of Chapter
The practice of optometry is hereby declared to affect the public health, safety, and welfare, and optometry is subject to regulation and control in the public interest. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that the practice of optometry, as defined in this chapter, be limited to qualified persons admitted to practice optometry in the State of Alabama pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. This chapter shall be liberally construed to carry out these objects and purposes.
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Legislative History
(Acts 1975, No. 1148, p. 2257, §1.)
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