{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"3098","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 3098","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 7. Optometry [3000. - 3167.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-7"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5. Revocation and Suspension [3090. - 3112.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-7/article-5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 473, Sec. 12.   (SB 821)   Effective January 1, 2014.","effective":"2014-01-01","html":"<p>When the holder uses the title of “Doctor” or “Dr.” as a prefix to his or her name, without using the word “optometrist” as a suffix to his or her name or in connection with it, or, without holding a diploma from an accredited school of optometry, the letters “Opt. D.” or “O.D.” as a suffix to his or her name, it constitutes a cause to revoke or suspend his or her optometrist license.</p>","text":"When the holder uses the title of “Doctor” or “Dr.” as a prefix to his or her name, without using the word “optometrist” as a suffix to his or her name or in connection with it, or, without holding a diploma from an accredited school of optometry, the letters “Opt. D.” or “O.D.” as a suffix to his or her name, it constitutes a cause to revoke or suspend his or her optometrist license.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/revocation-and-suspension-3098","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}