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This
report addresses the 12 Sunset Factors the Legislature is to consider in
determining whether to continue or terminate the Arizona Board of Dispensing
Opticians. The Board licenses and regulates opticians and optical
establishments that dispense prescription optical devices, such as eyeglasses,
contact lenses, and artificial eyes, to the public. Licenses and
complaints are processed in a timely manner and the Board generally appears to
be functioning well. It receives few consumer complaints each year and,
based on a review of these complaints, no significant harm would likely result
if the Board were terminated. However, the Board does help protect the
public’s welfare through its efforts to resolve complaints and ensure
consumers are compensated when appropriate. If the Board is continued,
it should make some improvements to the administration of its licensing
examination and to its complaint processing. In addition, the
Legislature should consider modifying Board statutes relating to examination
confidentiality, complaint verification, and licensing exemptions.
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