N.J.S.A. 45:12-9.12 — Practice at retail or commercial locations

45:12-9.12. Practice at retail or commercial locations 10. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, an optometrist shall not be prohibited from practicing optometry at a rented location in a retail or commercial store or office or ophthalmic dispenser's office, provided the optometrist is identified as an independent doctor of optometry; and, provided further, that the landlord or any officer, employee or agent of the landlord or any other person who does not possess a valid certificate of registration as an optometrist or physician in this State shall not directly or indirectly control, influence, interfere with or supervise the professional judgment of the optometrist in the practice of optometry, including but not limited to, the level or type of care or services rendered or the professional fees charged therefor, except as otherwise provided by P.L.1969, c.232 (C.14A:17-1 et seq.). L.1991,c.385,s.10.

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