California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §3103: It is unlawful to include in any advertisement relating to the sale or disposition of goggles, sunglasses, colored glasses, or occupational eye-protective devices, any words or figures that advertise

Infraction

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to advertise the practice of optometry in advertisements for eyewear or eye-protective devices, except by licensed optometrists in permitted ways.

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It is unlawful to include in any advertisement relating to the sale or disposition of goggles, sunglasses, colored glasses, or occupational eye-protective devices, any words or figures that advertise or have a tendency to advertise the practice of optometry. This section does not prohibit the advertising of the practice of optometry by a licensed optometrist in the manner permitted by law.

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