§ 63-17-125. Return of Purchased Hearing Instruments
Within thirty (30) days of the date of delivery, any purchaser of a hearing instrument from an audiologist licensed by the board to practice the assessing, selecting, fitting or dispensing or engaging in the sale of hearing instruments to the human ear is entitled to return the hearing instrument for any reason; provided, that such […]
§ 63-17-126. Standards of Conduct
When engaging in assessment, selection, fitting and sale of amplification systems or other assistive devices and technologies, a licensed audiologist shall perform such activities in compliance with the highest standards of professional conduct specifically prescribed for such activities by the United States food and drug administration, the Academy of Dispensing Audiologists, the American Academy of […]
§ 63-17-113. Reciprocity
The board shall waive the examination and grant a license to an applicant who presents proof of current licensure in a state that has standards equivalent to those of this state.
§ 63-17-114. Exemptions
Nothing in this part shall be construed to: Prevent a qualified person licensed in this state under any other law from engaging in the profession for which such person is licensed; Restrict or prevent activities of a speech language pathology or audiology nature or the use of the official title of the position for which […]
§ 63-17-105. Powers and Duties of Board
The board is authorized to: Administer, coordinate and enforce this chapter, evaluate the qualifications of applicants, supervise the examination for applicants, and may issue subpoenas, examine witnesses and administer oaths and shall investigate persons engaging in practices that violate this chapter; Conduct such hearings and keep such records and minutes as shall be necessary to […]
§ 63-17-106. Compensation of Board
The board members shall receive no compensation for their services, but may receive fifty dollars ($50.00) per diem when actually engaged in the discharge of their official duties and, in addition, shall be reimbursed for all travel and other necessary expenses. All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations […]
§ 63-17-107. Employees of Board
The board shall employ and, at its pleasure, discharge, a secretary and such attorneys, inspectors, clerks and any other employees it deems necessary and shall outline their duties and fix their compensation. The amount of per diem and travel expenses shall be paid in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department […]
§ 63-17-108. Seal — Records as Evidence
The board shall adopt a seal by which it shall authenticate its proceedings. Copies of the proceedings, records and acts of the board and certificates purporting to relate the facts concerning such proceedings, records and acts, signed by the secretary and authenticated by the seal, shall be prima facie evidence in all courts of the […]
§ 63-17-109. Disposition of Fees — Allotment of Funds
All fees coming into the custody of the board, including examination fees, license fees, renewal fees, fines, penalties and other payments, shall be paid by the board to the state treasurer and become a part of the general fund. The commissioner of finance and administration shall make allotments of the general fund for proper expenditures […]
§ 63-17-110. License Requirements — Qualifications of Applicants — Provisional License
Any person wishing to practice or represent such person as a speech language pathologist or audiologist in this state shall obtain a license from the board. Unless such person obtains a license, it is unlawful for such person to practice or represent such person as a speech language pathologist or audiologist as defined in § […]