{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"2564.90","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 2564.90","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS [500. - 4999.202.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5.5. Registered Dispensing Opticians [2550. - 2568.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-5.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2.7. Registered Dispensing Ophthalmic Businesses [2564.90. - 2564.94.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-5.5/article-2.7"}],"history":"Repealed and added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 788, Sec. 15.   (SB 776)   Effective January 1, 2026.","effective":"2026-01-01","html":"<p>For purposes of this chapter, “Dispensing Ophthalmic Business” means a person or entity that meets either of the following criteria:</p><p>(a) Is engaged in the business of dispensing prescription ophthalmic devices, as defined in Section <a href=\"/bpc/2541\">2541</a>.</p><p>(b) Satisfies both of the following requirements:</p><p>(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.</p><p>(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.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/registered-dispensing-ophthalmic-businesses-2564-90","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}