College of Optometrists of Ontario v. SHS Optical Ltd., 2008 ONCA 685 (CanLII)

The College of Optometrists (Ontario) v. SHS Optical Ltd. series of decisions concerned an optician who was dispensing eyewear without prescriptions. A fine of approximately $17,000,000 was imposed together with imprisonment of the optician for one year, and house arrest of the optician's spouse for six months. The Court of Appeal upheld both trial-level decisions and the Supreme Court denied leave.

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