§ 63-17-221. Penalties Council May Enforce by Seeking Court Injunction
A violation of this part is a Class B misdemeanor. The council, with the approval of the board, may seek to enforce any provision of this part by petitioning a court of appropriate jurisdiction for an injunction to enjoin continuing violations of this part or by any other appropriate proceeding. No such proceeding is barred […]
§ 63-17-222. Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser Eligible for Hearing Instrument Specialist License
Upon July 1, 1995, any person who is a trainee, apprentice or who has entered into a training program to become a licensed hearing aid dispenser shall be eligible to receive a license as a hearing instrument specialist; provided, that such person complies with all of the requirements of chapter 15 of this title [repealed], […]
§ 63-17-219. Causes of Denial, Revocation or Suspension — Costs of Prosecution — Witnesses — Subpoenas
Subject to the due process requirements of the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, any person registered under this part may have such license denied, revoked or suspended for a fixed period to be determined by the council for any of the following causes: Conviction of an offense involving moral turpitude. […]
§ 63-17-220. Hearing Before Council Required
Except as otherwise provided by § 63-17-214, no license issued pursuant to this part may be suspended, revoked, denied or renewal denied without a hearing before the council or its duly authorized trial examiner, if requested by the certificate holder or applicant, on due notice. Any action of the council taken pursuant to this part […]
§ 63-17-209. Examination
Upon the payment of an examination fee as set by the council, an applicant for a license who is notified by the council that the applicant has fulfilled the requirements of § 63-17-207 shall appear at a time, place and before such persons as the council may designate to be examined by written and practical […]
§ 63-17-210. Examination Requirements
The examination provided in § 63-17-209 shall consist of: Tests of knowledge in the following areas as they pertain to the fitting of hearing instruments: Basic physics of sound; The human hearing mechanism, including the science of hearing and the causes and rehabilitation of abnormal hearing and hearing disorders; and Structure and function of hearing […]
§ 63-17-211. Provisions for Fees
Upon payment of an initial license fee as determined by the council, the council shall issue a license to each applicant who passes the examination. Such initial license shall expire as provided by rules and regulations promulgated by the board. During the second year of a biennial renewal period, the initial license fee shall be […]
§ 63-17-212. Notification of Change of Address
Each licensee shall notify the council of any change of address of the licensee’s place of business, within thirty (30) days of such change. Failure to give such notice shall be deemed just cause for disciplinary action by the council.
§ 63-17-213. Registry of License Holders — Review of Qualifications
The council shall issue, under the board’s name, all licenses approved by the council, and the board and shall maintain a registry of all license holders. It is the duty of the council to review and approve the qualifications of applicants for certification or renewal as hearing instrument specialists.
§ 63-17-214. Renewal — Fees — Retirement
Each licensed hearing instrument specialist shall pay to the council a biennial renewal fee as set by the council, payable in advance, for the ensuing two (2) years. The council shall notify each licensee that such renewal is due. As a condition of renewal, the licensee shall be reexamined by the council and shall pay […]