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Rules, Laws, and Regulations managed by the Georgia Board of Optometry

Rules

Visit the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia pages to view the updated rules for the Georgia Board of Optometry

Proposed Rules

A rule hearing to discuss Rule 430-5-.02 is scheduled for May 20, 2026 at 10:15am. Click here to see full notice of intent and public hearing.

Laws

To view the Georgia Board of Optometry Laws, follow these steps:

  1. Visit: http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/gacode/
  2. Click "I Agree" on the LexisNexis popup:
Lexis Agree popup
  1. A table of contents for the Official Code of Georgia Annotated will display.
  2. Click the "+" sign next to "Title 43. Professions And Businesses."
Title 43
  1. A drop-down of Chapters will display.
  2. Click the "+" sign next to "Chapter 30. Optometrists."
  3. Click here for Chapter 31-12-12. Contact Lens Law

Browse the Articles that display to view the official annotated code for your board.

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