UK Statutory Instrument SI 2008/1940 United Kingdom

The General Optical Council (Therapeutics and Contact Lens Specialties) Rules Order of Council 2008

This Order, which is made under the Opticians Act 1989, approves Rules made by the General Optical Council setting out requirements in relation to a specialty for independent optometrist prescribers (“the specialty”).

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Enforced by
GOC
Status
In Force

What it defines

Regulations creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

6 other provisions — procedural and definitional
s.001 Citation, commencement and interpretation (opens in a new tab)
s.002 Amendments to the General Optical Council (Registration) Rules 2005 (opens in a new tab)
s.003 Amendment to the General Optical Council (Continuing Education and Training) Rules 2005 (opens in a new tab)
s.004 Transitional provision in relation to the (opens in a new tab)
s.005 Amendment to the Contact Lens (Qualifications Etc.) Rules 1988 (opens in a new tab)
s.paragraph/1 This Order may be cited as the General Optical Council...

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