2.01. Subject to sections 2.02 and 2.03, where an optometrist ceases permanently to practise his profession, he must, not later than 15 days prior to the date fixed for the cessation of his practice:(a) if he has found a transferee, notify the secretary by registered or certified mail that he shall cease to practise his profession effective from such date, and give him the name, address and telephone number of the transferee; or
(b) if he has not found a transferee, inform the secretary thereof by registered or certified mail and notify him that he will give him custody of his records on the date fixed for the cessation of his practice.