CALIFORNIA OPTOMETRY LAWS AND REGULATIONS EXAM 2026 LATEST
UPDATED COVERING THE RECENT AND MOST TESTED QUESTIONS GUARANTEE
HIGH GRADE PASS
OVERVIEW
This exam prep package is a high-value, exam-focused study guide tailored for students
preparing for optometry licensing and healthcare law exams. It thoroughly covers professional
regulations, legal responsibilities, and disciplinary standards that every practitioner must know to
pass and practice safely. Students will master key topics such as licensing violations and
penalties (ranging from misdemeanors to felonies), advertising laws, landlord-tenant rules in
clinical settings, and patient protection laws like the No Surprises Act.
The material also dives into real-world compliance issues—covering financial interest
disclosures, prescription regulations, malpractice reporting, and ethical boundaries such as
substance abuse and patient relationships. With clear, structured explanations of what is allowed,
prohibited, and required by law, this guide helps students confidently navigate complex legal
scenarios they are likely to encounter on the exam and in practice.
Perfect for both first-time candidates and professionals needing a refresher, this resource
sharpens critical thinking, reinforces legal knowledge, and ensures you are fully prepared to
succeed on your licensing exam and uphold professional standards in the field.
What is the penalty for displaying a cancelled, suspended, or fraudulently altered license? - correct
answer -Misdemeanor charge
What is the penalty for lending one's license to another person? - correct answer -Misdemeanor
charge
What is the penalty for failing to surrender a suspended, revoked, or cancelled license? - correct
answer -Misdemeanor charge
What is the penalty for knowingly permitting unlawful use of a license? - correct answer -
Misdemeanor charge
What is the penalty for photographing, duplicating, or reproducing a license that could be mistaken for
valid? - correct answer -Misdemeanor charge
,What is the penalty for buying or receiving a fraudulent, forged, or counterfeited license? - correct
answer -Misdemeanor charge
What is the penalty for engaging in any conduct that subverts or attempts to subvert any licensing exam
or administration of an exam? - correct answer -Misdemeanor charge
What is the penalty for conspiring with an unlicensed person to allow his/her license to be used by the
unlicensed person or acts as his or her agent or partner? - correct answer -Misdemeanor charge
What is the max administrative fine amount for each violation or each inspection or investigation, or for
any fraudulent billing of Medi-Cal, Medi-Care or other insurance company? - correct answer -$5000
What is the penalty for selling equipment, supplies or services greater than $100 to an unlicensed
person when these are to be used in violation of the B&P Code? - correct answer -Misdemeanor
charge
On what grounds/acts (4) could an applicant be denied a license? - correct answer --- Been convicted
of a crime only if crime or act is substantially related to qualifications, functions or duties of the
profession.
-- Done any act involving dishonesty, fraud or deceit with intent to substantially benefit himself or
another or substantially injure another.
-- Knowingly making a false statement or omitting a material fact in an application for license.
-- Done any other act which are grounds for suspension or revocation of license.
What are 6 reasons the board may suspend or revoke a license? - correct answer --- Conviction of a
crime if related to profession.
-- Not in compliance with a child support order or judgment.
-- Subversion of licensing examination.
-- Securing license by fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.
-- False statements or omission of material facts regarding another person's application.
-- Board may publicly reprove a licentiate for any act constituting grounds for suspension or revocation
of license.
,Who (4) must you dispense, prescribe or sell eyeglasses with shatter-resistant lenses or non-flammable
frames to ? - correct answer --- One-eyed person
-- Law enforcement officer
-- Fireman
-- Person under 18 years old
When are you required to conduct an investigation of the person's occupation in determining if shatter-
resistant lenses are necessary? - correct answer -When you are informed by that person, or when you
have personal knowledge of age or occupation
What is the penalty for sale, procurement or use of a professional degree not legally obtained? - correct
answer -Felony charge punishable by a fine of $2,000 to $6,000 or imprisonment in state prison, and
other possible civil, criminal or administrative action.
What is the penalty for willfully making a false statement in a material regard or engaging in
impersonation during licensing exams? - correct answer -Felony charge punishable by a fine of $2,000
to $6,000 or imprisonment in state prison, and other possible civil, criminal or administrative action.
What is the penalty for offering, delivering, receiving or accepting any rebate, refund, commission,
preference, discount or other consideration of money or otherwise as compensation or inducement for
referring patients? - correct answer -Imprisonment in county jail, for not more then 1 year, or in state
prison or by a fine up to $10,000, or both.
What is the penalty for the payment or receipt of consideration for services based on percentage of
gross revenue or similar contractual arrangement that is commensurate with the value of the services
furnished or with fair rental value of any premises or equipment leased or provided by the recipient to
the payer? - correct answer -None -- it is legal ("not illegal")
T/F: The payment or receipt of consideration for advertising, wherein a licensee offers or sells services
through a third party advertiser (such as Groupon) is considered a referral of patients, and therefore an
illegal practice. - correct answer -False. It is legal and shall not constitute a referral of patients. The fee
paid to the advertiser shall be commensurate with the service provided.
, What immediate family members count as financial interest? - correct answer -Spouse, children,
parents, and spouses of children
What amount counts as significant financial interest? - correct answer -$5000 or 5% of the whole
When is referral to or consultation from an organization in which licensee has financial interest
permitted? - correct answer --- If disclosed in writing at the time of referral or request for consult
-- If no alternative provider within 25 miles or 40 minutes
What can NOT be used on price advertisements? - correct answer -Cannot use words such "as low as,"
"and up to," "lowest prices," or statements or advertisements of bait, discount, premiums or gifts.
Must be exact, clearly identifying the price for each product or service. Complete disclosure required (no
bait and switch).
What CAN be used on price advertisements? - correct answer -▪ Name, address, office hours
▪ Languages spoken
▪ Certification or eligibility for certification by a board or association recognized by SBO (such as ABO,
but not NBEO certification)
▪ Provision of services under a specific private or public insurance or health care plan
▪ Degrees received, names of schools, and postgraduate clinical training
▪ Publications authored by practitioner
▪ Teaching positions (current or former)
▪ Affiliation with hospitals or clinics
▪ Fees for services or products, and methods of payment
▪ Personal picture or picture of facilities or products
▪ Description of products advertised
▪ Any other items of factual information
UPDATED COVERING THE RECENT AND MOST TESTED QUESTIONS GUARANTEE
HIGH GRADE PASS
OVERVIEW
This exam prep package is a high-value, exam-focused study guide tailored for students
preparing for optometry licensing and healthcare law exams. It thoroughly covers professional
regulations, legal responsibilities, and disciplinary standards that every practitioner must know to
pass and practice safely. Students will master key topics such as licensing violations and
penalties (ranging from misdemeanors to felonies), advertising laws, landlord-tenant rules in
clinical settings, and patient protection laws like the No Surprises Act.
The material also dives into real-world compliance issues—covering financial interest
disclosures, prescription regulations, malpractice reporting, and ethical boundaries such as
substance abuse and patient relationships. With clear, structured explanations of what is allowed,
prohibited, and required by law, this guide helps students confidently navigate complex legal
scenarios they are likely to encounter on the exam and in practice.
Perfect for both first-time candidates and professionals needing a refresher, this resource
sharpens critical thinking, reinforces legal knowledge, and ensures you are fully prepared to
succeed on your licensing exam and uphold professional standards in the field.
What is the penalty for displaying a cancelled, suspended, or fraudulently altered license? - correct
answer -Misdemeanor charge
What is the penalty for lending one's license to another person? - correct answer -Misdemeanor
charge
What is the penalty for failing to surrender a suspended, revoked, or cancelled license? - correct
answer -Misdemeanor charge
What is the penalty for knowingly permitting unlawful use of a license? - correct answer -
Misdemeanor charge
What is the penalty for photographing, duplicating, or reproducing a license that could be mistaken for
valid? - correct answer -Misdemeanor charge
,What is the penalty for buying or receiving a fraudulent, forged, or counterfeited license? - correct
answer -Misdemeanor charge
What is the penalty for engaging in any conduct that subverts or attempts to subvert any licensing exam
or administration of an exam? - correct answer -Misdemeanor charge
What is the penalty for conspiring with an unlicensed person to allow his/her license to be used by the
unlicensed person or acts as his or her agent or partner? - correct answer -Misdemeanor charge
What is the max administrative fine amount for each violation or each inspection or investigation, or for
any fraudulent billing of Medi-Cal, Medi-Care or other insurance company? - correct answer -$5000
What is the penalty for selling equipment, supplies or services greater than $100 to an unlicensed
person when these are to be used in violation of the B&P Code? - correct answer -Misdemeanor
charge
On what grounds/acts (4) could an applicant be denied a license? - correct answer --- Been convicted
of a crime only if crime or act is substantially related to qualifications, functions or duties of the
profession.
-- Done any act involving dishonesty, fraud or deceit with intent to substantially benefit himself or
another or substantially injure another.
-- Knowingly making a false statement or omitting a material fact in an application for license.
-- Done any other act which are grounds for suspension or revocation of license.
What are 6 reasons the board may suspend or revoke a license? - correct answer --- Conviction of a
crime if related to profession.
-- Not in compliance with a child support order or judgment.
-- Subversion of licensing examination.
-- Securing license by fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.
-- False statements or omission of material facts regarding another person's application.
-- Board may publicly reprove a licentiate for any act constituting grounds for suspension or revocation
of license.
,Who (4) must you dispense, prescribe or sell eyeglasses with shatter-resistant lenses or non-flammable
frames to ? - correct answer --- One-eyed person
-- Law enforcement officer
-- Fireman
-- Person under 18 years old
When are you required to conduct an investigation of the person's occupation in determining if shatter-
resistant lenses are necessary? - correct answer -When you are informed by that person, or when you
have personal knowledge of age or occupation
What is the penalty for sale, procurement or use of a professional degree not legally obtained? - correct
answer -Felony charge punishable by a fine of $2,000 to $6,000 or imprisonment in state prison, and
other possible civil, criminal or administrative action.
What is the penalty for willfully making a false statement in a material regard or engaging in
impersonation during licensing exams? - correct answer -Felony charge punishable by a fine of $2,000
to $6,000 or imprisonment in state prison, and other possible civil, criminal or administrative action.
What is the penalty for offering, delivering, receiving or accepting any rebate, refund, commission,
preference, discount or other consideration of money or otherwise as compensation or inducement for
referring patients? - correct answer -Imprisonment in county jail, for not more then 1 year, or in state
prison or by a fine up to $10,000, or both.
What is the penalty for the payment or receipt of consideration for services based on percentage of
gross revenue or similar contractual arrangement that is commensurate with the value of the services
furnished or with fair rental value of any premises or equipment leased or provided by the recipient to
the payer? - correct answer -None -- it is legal ("not illegal")
T/F: The payment or receipt of consideration for advertising, wherein a licensee offers or sells services
through a third party advertiser (such as Groupon) is considered a referral of patients, and therefore an
illegal practice. - correct answer -False. It is legal and shall not constitute a referral of patients. The fee
paid to the advertiser shall be commensurate with the service provided.
, What immediate family members count as financial interest? - correct answer -Spouse, children,
parents, and spouses of children
What amount counts as significant financial interest? - correct answer -$5000 or 5% of the whole
When is referral to or consultation from an organization in which licensee has financial interest
permitted? - correct answer --- If disclosed in writing at the time of referral or request for consult
-- If no alternative provider within 25 miles or 40 minutes
What can NOT be used on price advertisements? - correct answer -Cannot use words such "as low as,"
"and up to," "lowest prices," or statements or advertisements of bait, discount, premiums or gifts.
Must be exact, clearly identifying the price for each product or service. Complete disclosure required (no
bait and switch).
What CAN be used on price advertisements? - correct answer -▪ Name, address, office hours
▪ Languages spoken
▪ Certification or eligibility for certification by a board or association recognized by SBO (such as ABO,
but not NBEO certification)
▪ Provision of services under a specific private or public insurance or health care plan
▪ Degrees received, names of schools, and postgraduate clinical training
▪ Publications authored by practitioner
▪ Teaching positions (current or former)
▪ Affiliation with hospitals or clinics
▪ Fees for services or products, and methods of payment
▪ Personal picture or picture of facilities or products
▪ Description of products advertised
▪ Any other items of factual information
