Chapter 16. Selling and Dispensing of Contact Lenses
Regulation .01 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
A.
In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B.
Terms Defined.
(1)
“Contact lens” means a medical device of any material or power, including plano or zero-powered, that is placed directly on:
(a)
The cornea; or
(b)
The cornea and sclera.
(2)
“Contact lens prescription” means “replacement contact lens prescription” as defined in Health Occupations Article, §11-404.4, Annotated Code of Maryland, and any federal statute and regulations that may supersede this Health Occupations citation.
Regulation .02 Sales and Dispensing of Contact Lenses.LinkCopy Citation
Contact lens prescriptions and contact lenses are prescribed, sold, dispensed, and otherwise regulated as stated in Health Occupations Article, §11-404.4, Annotated Code of Maryland, and any federal statute and regulations that may supersede this Health Occupations citation.
Chapter annotations
Authority: Health-General Article, §24-301.1;
Health Occupations Article, §§11-101, 11-205, and 11-404.4; Annotated Code of Maryland
Health Occupations Article, §§11-101, 11-205, and 11-404.4; Annotated Code of Maryland
History: Effective date: January 16, 2006 (33:1 Md. R. 36)