4725-16-03 Prescribing controlled substances.

Notice of Public Hearing

In accordance with section 119.03 of the Ohio Revised Code and rule 4725-1-01 of the Ohio Administrative Code, you are hereby notified that the Ohio State Board of Optometry will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 11:30 A.M. in the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts located at 77

S. High Street, 31st Floor, Columbus, Ohio, 43215.

4725-1-01                                                                                                4725-5-01

Public Notice (Amend)                                                                        Solicitor, Agent (Amend)

4725-7-06                                                                                                4725-9-02

Prescription Release (Amend)                                                            Approved Education Programs (Amend)

4725-9-05                                                                                                4725-11-02

Certificate of Attendance (Amend)                                                  Mailing Notice (Amend)

4725-15-01                                                                                              4725-15-06

Required Course of Study (Rescind)                                                Fees for Renewal (Rescind)

4725-16-03                                                                                              4725-16-04

Prescribing Controlled Substances (Amend)                                   Standards for OARRS (New)

The rule changes are available on The Board's website, and can be accessed at: http://optometry.ohio.gov.

Persons intending to testify are encouraged to pre-register by sending an email to

[e-mail] or writing to:

Jeffrey Greene, Executive Director Ohio State Board of Optometry 77 S. High Street, 16th Floor

Columbus, OH 43215-6108

Testimony presented during the hearing or submitted to the Office will be considered by the Board at its June 12, 2013 meeting. A copy of the proposed rules referenced above may be obtained at the Board's website,  http://optometry.ohio.gov, or by contacting the Board by email or telephone.