645—179.1 (17A) Definitions.
“Board” means the board of optometry examiners.
“Board office” means the office of the administrative staff.
“Department” means the department of public health.
“Disciplinary proceeding” means any proceeding under the authority of the board pursuant to which licensee discipline may be imposed.
“License” means a license to practice optometry.
“Licensee” means a person licensed to practice as an optometrist in the state of Iowa.
“Overpayment” means payment in excess of the required fee. Overpayment of less than $10 received by the board shall not be refunded.
“Peer review” means evaluation of professional services rendered by a professional practitioner.
“Peer reviewer(s)” means one or more persons acting in a peer review capacity who have been appointed by the board for such purpose.