Illinois Compiled Statutes 225 ILCS 80/1 – The practice of optometry in the State of Illinois is hereby declared …
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 225 ILCS 80/1
- State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
The practice of optometry in the State of Illinois is hereby declared to affect the public health, safety and welfare and to be subject to regulation and control in the public interest. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that the practice of optometry as defined in this Act, merit and receive the confidence of the public, and that only qualified persons be authorized to practice optometry in the State of Illinois. This Act shall be liberally construed to best carry out these subjects and purposes.