California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 2 — Healing ArtsChapter 5.5 — Registered Dispensing OpticiansArticle 2.5 — Nonresident Ophthalmic Lens DispensersSection 2564.80
(a) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) nor more than thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000) per violation. The fines collected pursuant to this section shall be available upon appropriation to the California State Board of Optometry for the purposes of administration and enforcement.
(b) The California State Board of Optometry shall adopt regulations implementing this section and shall consider the following factors, including, but not limited to, applicable enforcement penalties, prior conduct, gravity of the offense, and the manner in which complaints will be processed.
(c) The proceedings under this section shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
Notes
Sets a fine of $1,000 to $35,000 per violation for any person who violates the chapter, with collected fines available upon appropriation for board administration and enforcement. Requires the board to adopt implementing regulations considering enforcement penalties, prior conduct, offense gravity, and complaint processing, and requires proceedings to follow the referenced administrative procedure.
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