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Miss. Code § 73-19-61: Miss. Code Ann. § 73-19-61

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Only licensed optometrists or ophthalmologists may dispense, fit, or prescribe contact lenses to the public. Optical dispensers may fill written prescriptions if they refer the wearer back to the prescriber for fit verification.

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