Optometric Personnel Act Article 48

Optometric labs in any one of the following circumstances shall be fined between NT$10,000 and $50,000 and be required to make improvements before a deadline; those who fail to make improvements by the deadline shall be subject to suspension of business for a period from one month to one year:1. Violating Paragraph 4 of Article 15, using or changing the name of an optometric lab without obtaining approval from the local municipal or county (city) competent authority.2. Violating Paragraph 6 of Article 15 regarding the establishment standard of an optometric lab.3. Violating Article 16, the principal optometric personnel failing to undertake supervision duties over the business of an optometric lab.4. Violating Paragraph 1 of Article 17, the principal optometric personnel, in cases of the inability to carry out duties for any reason, failing to designate a qualified acting representative or failing to report to the competent authority when the acting duration exceeds 45 days.5. Violating Paragraphs 1 and 3 of Article 18, failing to report a suspension of business, termination of business or alteration of registered particulars to the original agency that issued the practice license for reference or approval within 30 days from occurrence of the fact.6. Violating Article 19, failing to display the practice license and the fees and charges in a visible place.7. Violating Article 25, failing to submit a report, refusing an inspection or collection of information.