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15 U.S.C. § 7602

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Immediate payment of fees in limited circumstances
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Title
15 — Commerce and Trade
Chapter
CH102
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17

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A prescriber may require payment of fees for an eye examination, fitting, and evaluation before the release of a contact lens prescription, but only if the prescriber requires immediate payment in the case of an examination that reveals no requirement for ophthalmic goods. For purposes of the preceding sentence, presentation of proof of insurance coverage for that service shall be deemed to be a payment. (Pub. L. 108–164, § 3, Dec. 6, 2003, 117 Stat. 2024.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective DateSection effective 60 days after Dec. 6, 2003, see section 12 of Pub. L. 108–164, set out as a note under section 7601 of this title.

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