Section 34-14-1 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the respective meanings ascribed by this section: (1) APPRENTICE. A person who has met the requirements of Section 34-14-7 and may engage in the practice of fitting and dealing in hearing instruments only under the direct supervision of a hearing […]
Section 34-14-10 Receipt to be furnished to person supplied with hearing instrument; persons under age 18 to be first examined by physician. (a) Any person who practices the fitting and sale of hearing instruments shall deliver to each person supplied with a hearing instrument a receipt which shall contain the licensee’s or apprentice’s signature and […]
Section 34-14-11 Powers and duties of board. (a) The board shall perform the following duties: (1) Authorize all disbursements necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter; (2) Register persons who apply to the board who are qualified to engage in the fitting and sale of hearing instruments; (3) Administer, coordinate, and enforce this […]
Section 34-14-12 Prohibited acts and practices. No person shall: (1) Sell, barter, or offer to sell or barter a license or permit; (2) Purchase or procure by barter a license or permit; (3) Alter a license or permit; (4) Use or attempt to use as valid a license or permit which has been fraudulently obtained, […]
Section 34-14-13 Chapter not applicable to certain persons and practices. This chapter is not intended to prevent any person from engaging in the practice of measuring human hearing for the purpose of selection of hearing instruments; provided, that such person or organization employing such person does not sell hearing instruments or accessories thereto. (Acts 1971, […]
Section 34-14-14 Penalties. A violation of this chapter shall be punishable as a Class C misdemeanor. (Acts 1971, No. 2425, p. 3858, §19; Acts 1994, No. 94-180, p. 224, §3.)
Section 34-14-2 Licenses or permits – Required; display; duplicates; corporations, partnerships, etc. (a) No person shall engage in the sale of or practice of fitting hearing instruments or display a sign or in any other way advertise or represent himself or herself as a person who practices the fitting and sale of hearing instruments unless […]
Section 34-14-3 Licenses – Issuance; reciprocity; complaints; fees. (a) The board shall register each applicant without discrimination who pays an examination fee as prescribed by rule of the board and who satisfactorily passes an examination as provided in Section 34-14-4, and upon the applicant’s payment of the application fee, shall issue to the applicant a […]
Section 34-14-4 Licenses – Examination of applicants. (a) Applicants may obtain a license by successfully passing a qualifying examination; provided, that the applicant: (1) Is at least 19 years of age; (2) Is of good moral character; (3) Has an education equivalent to a four-year course in an accredited high school; (4) Is free of […]
Section 34-14-5 Licenses – Standards and scope of examination. (a) The qualifying examination provided in Section 34-14-4 shall be designed to demonstrate the applicant’s adequate technical qualifications by testing the applicant in three separate sections consisting of a written examination, a practical examination, and a state law examination. The board may revise standards for the […]
Section 34-14-6 Licenses – Renewal; fees; continuing education. (a) Each person who engages in the fitting and sale of hearing instruments shall annually, on or before January 30, pay to the board a fee as prescribed by rule of the board for renewal of his or her license and shall keep such certificate conspicuously posted […]
Section 34-14-7 Apprentice permit; hearing aid specialist license; supervision and training. (a) An applicant who fulfills the requirements regarding age, character, education, and health, as set forth in subsection (a) of Section 34-14-4, may obtain an apprentice permit upon application to the board and payment of any required application and permit fees as prescribed by […]
Section 34-14-8 Business addresses; notices; replacement certificates. (a) A person who holds a license shall notify the board in writing of the regular address of the place or places where he or she engages or intends to engage in the fitting or the sale of hearing instruments. (b) The board shall keep a record of […]
Section 34-14-9 Complaint and hearing; appeal; disciplinary actions. (a) Any person wishing to make a complaint against a licensee or apprentice under this chapter shall reduce the same to writing and file his or her complaint with the board within one year from the date of the action upon which the complaint is based. If […]
