[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 16, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2006]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 16CFR315.3]

[Page 410]
 
                     TITLE 16--COMMERCIAL PRACTICES
 
                   CHAPTER I--FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
 
PART 315_CONTACT LENS RULE--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 315.3  Availability of contact lens prescriptions to patients.

    (a) In general. When a prescriber completes a contact lens fitting, 
the prescriber:
    (1) Whether or not requested by the patient, shall provide to the 
patient a copy of the contact lens prescription; and
    (2) Shall, as directed by any person designated to act on behalf of 
the patient, provide or verify the contact lens prescription by 
electronic or other means.
    (b) Limitations. A prescriber may not:
    (1) Require the purchase of contact lenses from the prescriber or 
from another person as a condition of providing a copy of a prescription 
under paragraph (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section or as a condition of 
verification of a prescription under paragraph (a)(2) of this section;
    (2) Require payment in addition to, or as part of, the fee for an 
eye examination, fitting, and evaluation as a condition of providing a 
copy of a prescription under paragraph (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section 
or as a condition of verification of a prescription under paragraph 
(a)(2) of this section; or
    (3) Require the patient to sign a waiver or release as a condition 
of releasing or verifying a prescription under paragraph (a)(1) or 
(a)(2) of this section.