Opticians Act, 1956

Approval by the Board of institutions suitable for training purposes.

44.—(1) Where the Board, on application made to them in that behalf, are satisfied that any institution or body is suitable for the training of candidates for registration in the Register of Ophthalmic Opticians or the training of candidates for registration in the Register of Dispensing Opticians, the Board may approve of the institution or body for such training.

(2) For the purpose of giving effect to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, the Board may, by rules, specify conditions of suitability for institutions and bodies.

(3) The Board may, with the consent of the Minister, withdraw an approval under this section.

(4) Any institution or body of which the Board has refused to approve may apply to the Minister to direct the Board to approve of it and if the Minister, after consideration of the facts of the case, grants the direction, the Board shall approve of the institution or body.