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Home » US Law » 2022 New Hampshire Revised Statutes » Title XXX - Occupations and Professions » Title 326-F - Speech-Language Pathology and Hearing Care Providers Practice

Section 326-F:1 – Definitions.

    326-F:1 Definitions. – In this chapter and RSA 328-F: I. " Audiologist " means any person who renders or offers to render to the public any service involving the application of principles, methods, and procedures for the measurement of testing, identification, appraisal, consultation, counseling, instruction, and research related to the development and disorders of […]

Section 326-F:10 – Temporary Licensure for Audiologists.

    326-F:10 Temporary Licensure for Audiologists. – I. A temporary license may be granted for up to 120 days to a person who has moved to this state from another jurisdiction, if the person holds an audiologist’s license in the other jurisdiction and the other jurisdiction’s requirements for licensure are greater than or equal to […]

Section 326-F:11 – Audiologists From Other Jurisdictions; Licensure.

    326-F:11 Audiologists From Other Jurisdictions; Licensure. – The board may waive licensure requirements for an applicant who: I. Is licensed by another jurisdiction where the requirements for licensure are greater than or equal to those required in this state; and II. Is practicing audiology 20 days or less in New Hampshire in any calendar […]

Section 326-F:12 – Hearing Aid Dealer and/or Audiologist Disclosure to Customers.

    326-F:12 Hearing Aid Dealer and/or Audiologist Disclosure to Customers. – I. No hearing aid dealer or audiologist shall sell a hearing aid without presenting the purchaser an itemized receipt, which shall include the following: (a) The name and address and signature of the purchaser. (b) The date of the sale. (c) The name and […]

Section 326-F:13 – Unsolicited Home Sales Prohibited.

    326-F:13 Unsolicited Home Sales Prohibited. – No hearing aid dealer or audiologist, employee or agent thereof, shall canvass either in person or by telephone from house to house for the purpose of selling or renting a hearing aid without prior request from the prospective customer, a relative or friend of the prospective customer. Source. […]

Section 326-F:14 – Return of Hearing Aid; Cancellation Fee.

    326-F:14 Return of Hearing Aid; Cancellation Fee. – No hearing aid shall be sold to any person unless accompanied by a 30-day written money back guarantee that if the person returns the hearing aid in the same condition, ordinary wear and tear excluded, as when purchased, within 30 days from the date of delivery, […]

Section 326-F:15 – Deceptive Advertising Prohibited.

    326-F:15 Deceptive Advertising Prohibited. – I. No hearing aid dealer or audiologist, or employee or agent thereof, shall use or cause to be used or promote the use of any advertising matter, promotional literature, testimonial, guarantee, warranty, label, brand, insignia, or other representation, however disseminated or published, which is misleading, deceptive, or untruthful. All […]

Section 326-F:16 – Out-of-State Sales Regulated.

    326-F:16 Out-of-State Sales Regulated. – I. No person shall conduct or operate a business outside of the state for the sale at retail of hearing aids to individuals within the state unless such business is registered with a permit issued by the board. II. The board shall issue a permit to such out-of-state business […]

Section 326-F:17 – Interstate Compact Adopted.

    326-F:17 Interstate Compact Adopted. – The state of New Hampshire hereby adopts the provisions of the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Compact as follows: SECTION 1: PURPOSE The purpose of this Compact is to facilitate interstate practice of audiology and speech-language pathology with the goal of improving public access to audiology and speech-language pathology services. […]

Section 326-F:2 – Exemptions.

    326-F:2 Exemptions. – I. The following persons are exempt from the licensure and certification requirements of this chapter and RSA 328-F: (a) [Repealed.] (b) Speech-language pathology students or their activities as students fulfilling their academic or supervised clinical practicum experience requirements under the direction and supervision of a speech-language pathologist licensed in this state, […]

Section 326-F:3 – Eligibility for Initial Licensure.

    326-F:3 Eligibility for Initial Licensure. – I. To be eligible for initial licensure as a speech-language pathologist an applicant shall: (a) Demonstrate sufficient evidence of good professional character and reliability to satisfy the board that the applicant shall faithfully and conscientiously avoid professional misconduct and adhere to this chapter, RSA 328-F and the board’s […]

Section 326-F:4 – Provisional License.

    326-F:4 Provisional License. – I. The purpose of a provisional license is to permit an individual to practice speech-language pathology while completing the postgraduate professional experience required for initial licensure. The board shall issue a provisional license to an applicant who has met the eligibility requirements for initial licensure except for completion of the […]

Section 326-F:5 – Rulemaking.

    326-F:5 Rulemaking. – The board shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. Eligibility requirements for provisional licenses. II. [Repealed.] III. The requirements for direction and supervision of those practicing under provisional licenses. IV. The limitations on practice imposed on those practicing under provisional licenses. V. The minimum qualifications of, requirements for […]

Section 326-F:6 – Eligibility for Renewal of Licenses.

    326-F:6 Eligibility for Renewal of Licenses. – Licensees are eligible for renewal of their licenses if they: I. For speech-language pathologists, have completed 30 hours of continuing education which meet the requirements established by the board through rulemaking pursuant to RSA 541-A and at least 50 percent of which are directly related to the […]

Section 326-F:7 – Reinstatement of Lapsed License.

    326-F:7 Reinstatement of Lapsed License. – Any license that has not been renewed within 2 years from its expiration date may not be reinstated, restored, or reissued unless the applicant for reinstatement complies with the eligibility and application requirements set forth in rules adopted pursuant to RSA 541-A. Source. 2003, 310:3. 2009, 118:1, eff. […]

Section 326-F:7-a – Reinstatement of Certification.

    326-F:7-a Reinstatement of Certification. – The board shall reinstate a certification which has lapsed as a result of failure of the applicant to qualify for renewal or to submit the renewal application on time if the applicant: I. Meets eligibility requirements for renewal. II. Meets any reinstatement requirements established by the board in rules […]

Section 326-F:8 – Professional Identification.

    326-F:8 Professional Identification. – I. Individuals holding currently valid licenses issued under this chapter may use the title " speech-language pathologist " and write the designation " licensed speech-language pathologist " following his or her written name. II. No person shall represent himself or herself or the services offered by using the letters " […]

Section 326-F:9 – Registration of Hearing Aid Dealers Required.

    326-F:9 Registration of Hearing Aid Dealers Required. – No person shall engage in the business of selling or offering for rent hearing aids unless such person is registered in accordance with this chapter and unless the registration of such person is current and valid. The fee for an initial registration under this section shall […]