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Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-8-101 (2026)

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This chapter may be cited as the "Optometry Law."

Acts 1925, ch. 99, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 3654a9b1; mod. Code 1932, §7026; C. Supp. 1950, § 7026; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-801.

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Cited in 3 cases, 1991–2003 · leading case: LensCrafters, Inc. v. Sundquist, 33 S.W.3d 772 (Tenn. 2000).
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LensCrafters, Inc. v. Sundquist, 33 S.W.3d 772 (Tenn. 2000). · cites it 2× “The statutes provide for the examination and licensing of optometrists, prohibit the, unauthorized practice *776 of optometry, and place restrictions on those licensed to practice. These restrictions include prohibitions against engaging in the practice of optometry as an…”
State v. Sowder, 826 S.W.2d 924 (Tenn. Crim. App. 1991). · cites it 2× “T.C.A. § 63-8-101, et. seq., first enacted in 1925, and known as the “Optometry Law” regulates the practice of optometry.”
Lenscrafters, Inc. v. Wadley, 248 F. Supp. 2d 705 (M.D. Tenn. 2003). “§§ 63-8-101 (optometrists), 63-6-101 (ophthalmologists), and 63-14-101 (opticians).”
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