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Opticians Act 1989
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Opticians Act
1989 Opticians Act - arrangement of sections
Part 1 - The General Optical Council
Part 2 - Registration and training of opticians
Part 2A - Fitness to practise
Part 3A - Proceedings and appeals
Part 4 - Restrictions on testing of sight, fitting of contact lenses, sale and supply of optical appliances and use of titles and descriptions
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