Wyoming State Board of Examiners of Optometry v. Pearle Vision Center, Inc.

THOMAS, Justice.

At issue in this case is whether a franchise agreement for the marketing of optical products and services, entered into between a certificated optometrist and a corporation, results in fee splitting or the employment of a “steerer,” both in violation of § 33 — 23—110(b)(i), W.S.1977. Additional questions are raised as to whether the franchiser was engaged in the practice of optometry without a valid certificate of registration in violation of § 33-23-103, W.S. 1977, or, as a general business corporation, was engaged indirectly in the practice of optometry in violation of §…