Business and Professions Code section 2564.90

For purposes of this chapter, “Dispensing Ophthalmic Business” means a person or entity that meets either of the following criteria:

(a)

Is engaged in the business of dispensing prescription ophthalmic devices, as defined in Section 2541.

(b)

Satisfies both of the following requirements:

(1)

Has executed a lease, sublease, contract, or other written agreement with a licensed physician and surgeon or optometrist, or a corporation or other business entity for which a licensed physician and surgeon or optometrist is a shareholder, director, or officer.

(2)

Offers, advertises, or performs optical services for the general public on behalf of a licensed physician and surgeon or optometrist, or a corporation or other business entity for which a licensed physician and surgeon or optometrist is a shareholder, director, or officer.

Source: Section 2564.90, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=2564.­90.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2026; accessed Jul. 20, 2026).

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