CA OPTOMETRY LAWS &
REGULATIONS EXAM 2024-2025 NEW
LATEST VERSION WITH ALL QUESTION
FROM ACTUAL PAST EXAM AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
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
What is the penalty for violating price advertisement law or
disseminating false/misleading advertising information?
Correct Answer -- Constitutes unprofessional conduct and
subject to suspension or revocation of license
-- Misdemeanor charge punishable by imprisonment in
county jail not exceeding 6 months, by a fine up to $2500,
or both.
What is the lease term length between an OD, RDO,
optical company, or health plan in a direct or indirect
landlord-tenant relationship? Correct Answer Cannot be
REGULATIONS EXAM 2024-2025 NEW
LATEST VERSION WITH ALL QUESTION
FROM ACTUAL PAST EXAM AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
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
What is the penalty for violating price advertisement law or
disseminating false/misleading advertising information?
Correct Answer -- Constitutes unprofessional conduct and
subject to suspension or revocation of license
-- Misdemeanor charge punishable by imprisonment in
county jail not exceeding 6 months, by a fine up to $2500,
or both.
What is the lease term length between an OD, RDO,
optical company, or health plan in a direct or indirect
landlord-tenant relationship? Correct Answer Cannot be
