339.1301 Definitions. Sec. 1301. As used in this article: (a) “Hearing aid” means an instrument or device designed for regular and constant use in or proximate to the human ear and represented as aiding or improving defective human hearing. (b) “Hearing aid dealer” means an individual who engages in the sale or offering for sale […]
339.1302 Person selling or offering for sale hearing aid at retail without license; employment of licensed hearing aid dealers and salespersons; filing list and statement; maintaining place of business at established physical location; branch office. Sec. 1302. This article shall not prohibit a person from engaging in the business of selling or offering for sale […]
339.1303 Board of hearing aid dealers; creation; qualifications of members. Sec. 1303. (1) The board of hearing aid dealers is created. Six members shall be qualified hearing aid dealers who have been actively engaged in the sale of hearing aids for at least 3 years. (2) Not more than 2 members of the board shall […]
339.1304 Hearing aid dealer or salesperson; licensing; list. Sec. 1304. (1) The department shall issue a license as a hearing aid dealer or salesperson to each person it finds qualified under this article. (2) Upon the request of a person, the department shall furnish a list of licensed hearing aid dealers. History: 1980, Act 299, […]
339.1305 Hearing aid dealer or salesperson; license; application; qualifications of applicant; specialized educational course of training; accepting basic home study course in place of examination; waiver of examination. Sec. 1305. (1) An individual wishing to sell or fit a hearing aid in connection with the sale of a hearing aid as a dealer shall make […]
339.1306 Repealed. 1988, Act 463, Eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Compiler’s Notes: The repealed section pertained to renewal of license.Popular Name: Act 299
339.1307 Trainee license; conditions; transfer; revocation. Sec. 1307. (1) The department may grant a trainee license to an applicant working for and under the direct supervision of a licensed dealer on the following conditions: (a) The trainee license shall be valid for a 12-month period. A new trainee license may be issued by the board […]
339.1308 Written examination. Sec. 1308. The written examination provided for in section 1305 shall test the applicant’s knowledge and shall be a practical demonstration of the potential seller’s ability in giving a basic audiometric test, in taking an ear mold impression, and in following the prescribed rules in fitting and referral for otologic examination. History: […]
339.1309 Unethical or gross ignorance or inefficiency in sale or fitting of hearing aid; penalties. Sec. 1309. A person shall be subject to the penalties set forth in article 6 who commits an act of unethical or gross ignorance or inefficiency in the sale of a hearing aid or in the fitting of a hearing […]
