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The Board of Examiners
in Optometry is staffed by the Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing. The board consists of four optometrists and
one public member. Board members are appointed by the
governor and confirmed by the Legislature.
The board adopts regulations
to carry out laws governing the practice of optometry
in Alaska. It makes final licensing decisions and takes
disciplinary actions against people who violate licensing
laws. The board meets once a year and offers a
public
comment period at each meeting. Meeting agendas and
minutes
are available from the licensing examiner and will
be posted to this website once prepared.
Professions Regulated
by the Board
a. Optometrist
b. Pharmaceutical Agent Endorsement
License Applications
Statutes and Regulations
Alaska Statutes are passed
by the legislature. Regulations (also called the Alaska
Administrative Code) are rules adopted by the board
to implement, interpret, and make specific the statutes.
Both statutes and regulations have the force of law.
AS 08.72 and regulations
12 AAC 48 specifically govern the practice of optometry.
AS 08.01 - 08.03 and regulations 12 AAC 02 apply to
all professions regulated by the division.
Proposed regulations are
advertised in Alaska newspapers and we invite public
comment on them. If you would like to receive notice
of proposed regulations, please write to the regulations
specialist and request that your name be added to the
Optometry interested parties list. Please advise us
if you move or wish your name removed from the mailing
list.
 Board
of Examiners in Optometry Statutes and Regulations
AS 08.72 and regulations 12 AAC 48.
Centralized
Licensing Statutes AS 08.01-08.03. Applies to all
professions.
Centralized
Licensing Regulations 12
AAC 02. Fees, name
and address changes, examinations review, general provisions.
Applies to all professions.
National Organizations National organizations
may provide information on the regulation of optometry
practice in other states.
Association
of Regulatory Boards of Optometry
NBEO-National
Board of Examiners in Optometry
Contact
Information
Connie Petz
Licensing Examiner
Telephone: (907) 465-2580
Fax: (907) 465-2974
E-mail: connie.petz@alaska.gov
Address: P.O. Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99801-0806
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Investigations/Complaints
To
file a complaint or to bring a matter pertaining
to the actions of a licensed, or unlicensed, professional
to the attention of our investigative staff, please
send an email to: investigations@alaska.gov
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