Title 34 — Title 34

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 un…

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 show his or …

(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, coordin…

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, counterfeited, or …

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 there…

A violation of this chapter shall be punishable as a Class C misdemeanor. History: (Acts 1971, No. 2425, p. 3858, §19; Acts 1994, No. 94-180, p. 224, §3.)

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 the person holds a …

(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 t…

(a) There is established a Board of Hearing Instrument Dealers which shall administer this chapter. (b)(1) Members of the board shall be citizens and residents of the state and appointed by the Governor. The membership of the board shall be inclusive and reflect the racial, gende…

The Attorney General of the state shall act as legal adviser of the board and shall render such legal assistance as may be necessary in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. History: (Acts 1971, No. 2425, p. 3858, §16; Acts 1989, No. 89-268, p. 408, §3; Acts 1994, No. 94-1…

The board shall meet not less than twice each year at a place, day, and hour determined by the board. The board shall also meet at such other times and places as may be requested by the state board. History: (Acts 1971, No. 2425, p. 3858, §17; Act 2016-112, §1.)

(a) Within a week of receiving funds, the board shall pay into the State Treasury all moneys received by it under this chapter during the preceding calendar month. The State Treasury shall credit the moneys to the Board of Hearing Instrument Dealers Account, which account is here…

(a) The board shall establish fees by rule adopted pursuant to the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act. The board may impose fees of not less than twenty- five dollars ($25) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each of the following: (1) Initial application fee for an…

(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 …

(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 examinat…

(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 in his or her offic…

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 pr…

(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 the place of business of licensees…

(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 the board investigates an…