Opticianry
The College
of Opticians of British Columbia is the regulatory body established
for the health profession of opticianry.
Opticianry has been a designated health profession under the Health Professions Act since December 16, 1994, and is regulated by the College in accordance with the Act, the Opticians Regulation and the bylaws of the College.
The composition of
the board of the College is:
- six elected
opticians; and
- four public representatives
appointed by the Minister.
The registrar of
the College may be contacted at:
College of Opticians of British Columbia
420 - 2025 W. Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6J 1Z6
Tel: (604) 278-7510
Fax: (604) 278-7594
Website: http://www.cobc.ca/
Amendments to the Opticians Regulation and to most College bylaws are subject to a mandatory three-month notice period, unless the Minister specifies a shorter period.
The College is responsible for giving notice of proposed bylaw amendments, including posting them on the College website, and all bylaw amendments must be filed with the Minister to be effective. Filed bylaws come into force 60 days after the date of filing, unless the Minister either disallows the change or specifies an earlier date, or the College withdraws the change.
The full text of the current bylaws and information about any proposed bylaw amendments may be obtained by contacting the College. Comments on proposed bylaw amendments should be submitted to both the College and the Ministry.
| Proposed
Regulation Amendments |
Notice
Date |
| Proposed amendments
to the Opticians Regulation will allow opticians to use
computerized sight tests or auto-refraction in the dispensing
of eyeglasses to healthy adults, ages 19 to 65. These will
also clarify that a registrant may fill a prescription for
corrective lenses issued outside of British Columbia. |
April
6, 2004 |
| Approved Regulation Amendments |
Date |
| Makes the Opticians Regulation, effective October 17, 2008. |
October 15, 2008
MO 247/2008
BC Reg 287/2008
|
Repeals the Opticians Regulation (BC Reg 487/94), effective October 17, 2008.
Continues the designation of opticianry under the Health Professions Designation Regulation, effective October 17, 2008. |
October 10, 2008
OIC 737/2008
BC Reg 270/2008
|
| Amends
the Opticians Regulation to allow non-registrants to perform
certain tasks under the supervision of a registrant. |
January
25, 2002
OIC 40/2002
BC Reg 8/2002 |
| Enacts
the Opticians Regulation (Sections 3 and 5 not effective
until July 1, 1996).
|
December
16, 1994
OIC 1565/94
BC Reg 487/94
|
| Filed Bylaw Amendments |
Date |
| Amends the bylaws regarding examination fees and delivery of board election ballots. |
Filed June 25, 2009 |
| Amends the bylaws regarding registration and reinstatement fees. |
February 13, 2008
Deposited |
| Amends the bylaws regarding availability of audited financial statements for the College. |
June 8, 2007
Deposited |
| Amends Form 3 of the bylaws. |
August 28, 2006
Deposited |
| Amends the bylaws regarding the standards of practice applicable to use of automated refraction equipment. |
July 24, 2006
Deposited |
| Amends the bylaws regarding forms that must be used by registrants who use automated refraction equipment. |
July 24, 2006
Deposited |
| Amends the bylaws regarding the timing of board elections. |
December 19, 2005
Deposited |
| Amends the bylaws regarding examination fees. |
November 10, 2004
Deposited |
| Amends the bylaws regarding a registration fee. |
January 24, 2002
OIC 42/2002 |
Amends the bylaws to combine Electoral District 3 (Okanagan) and 4 (Kootenays). |
June 29, 2000
OIC 948/2000 |
Amends the bylaws regarding a registration fee. |
February 3, 1999
OIC 160/99 |
| Amends the bylaws with respect to various cross-section references, and the registration requirements for contact lens fitters and non-practising registrants. |
July 25, 1996
OIC 888/96 |
| Approves the bylaws of the College. |
September 28, 1995
OIC 1204/95 |
Official
copies of the Health Professions Act and the Opticians Regulation may be obtained by contacting
Crown Publications at:
Crown Publications Inc.
106 Ontario Street
Victoria, BC V8V 1M9
Phone: (250) 386-4636
Toll Free: 1-877-747-4636
Fax: (250) 386-0221
crown@crownpub.bc.ca
http://www.crownpub.bc.ca/
Copies of approved
Orders in Council and Ministerial Orders may be obtained by contacting the Order in Council Office
at:
PO Box 9226
STN PROV GOVT
Victoria, BC V8W 9J1
Phone: (250) 387-4376
Fax: (250) 387-4349
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