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CHAPTER 569 An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54.1-2400.01, relating to the definition of laser surgery. [S 1174] Approved March 20, 1997

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 54.1-2400.01 as follows:

§ 54.1-2400.01. Certain definition.

As used in this subtitle, "Laser surgery" means treatment through revision, destruction, incision or other structural alteration of human tissue using laser technology. Under this definition, the continued use of laser technology solely for nonsurgical purposes of examination and diagnosis shall be permitted for those professions whose licenses permit such use.