AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE SENATE

SEN. BOLLING

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SEN. QUAYLE

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For the purposes of this section, neither an optometric practice nor an ophthalmologic practice which sells eyeglasses or contact lenses ancillary to its practice shall be deemed a commercial or mercantile establishment.  Further, any entity that is engaged in the sale of eyeglasses or contact lenses, the majority of the beneficial ownership of which is owned by an ophthalmologic practice and/or one or more ophthalmologists, shall not be deemed a commercial or mercantile establishment.

SEN. QUAYLE

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2.  That the provisions of this act shall become effective on December 31, 2005.