Board of Optometry

Statutes

Statutes are proposed and made law by the Tennessee State General Assembly (Legislature). The Board, following specific notice requirements and hearings, adopts rules. Both have the force of law and may be used in the regulation of a profession. The statutes pertaining to this Board are found at T.C.A. 63-1 (Division of Health Related Boards), T.C.A. 63-2 (Medical Records) and T.C.A. 63-8 (Optometrists).

Click here to review the Tennessee Code Annotated. (This link will take you to a website that is not maintained by the Tennessee Department of Health).

 Rules

Click here for Rules and Regulations pertaining to the Tennessee Board of Optometry