The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Ocularist" means a provider of artificial eyes.
"Optical appliances" mean those items, devices or appliances prescribed by a practitioner in order to aid or improve vision, or to replace the eye.
"Optician" means an individual licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Ophthalmic Dispensers and Ophthalmic Technicians, or licensed to practice as an optician in the state in which he or she performs such functions.
N.J. Admin. Code § 10:62-2.2
See: 25 New Jersey Register 3907(a), 26 New Jersey Register 225(a).