15 U.S.C. § 7602 — Immediate payment of fees in limited circumstances

FEDERAL · 15 U.S.C. · Chapter 102

Immediate payment of fees in limited circumstances

Current through Pub. L. 119-102

Title 15 — Commerce and Trade·Ch. 102 — FAIRNESS TO CONTACT LENS CONSUMERS

A prescriber may require payment of fees for an eye examination, fitting, and evaluation before the release of a contact lens prescription, but only if the prescriber requires immediate payment in the case of an examination that reveals no requirement for ophthalmic goods. For purposes of the preceding sentence, presentation of proof of insurance coverage for that service shall be deemed to be a payment.

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A prescriber may require payment of fees for an eye examination, fitting, and evaluation before the release of a contact lens prescription, but only if the prescriber requires immediate payment in the case of an examination that reveals no requirement for ophthalmic goods. For purposes of the preceding sentence, presentation of proof of insurance coverage for that service shall be deemed to be a payment.

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History

(Pub. L. 108–164, §3, Dec. 6, 2003, 117 Stat. 2024.)

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Effective Date
Section effective 60 days after Dec. 6, 2003, see section 12 of Pub. L. 108–164, set out as a note under section 7601 of this title.