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D.C. Code § 28-4001 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term — (1) “audiologist” means any person who has at least a master’s degree in audiology and meets the requirements of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Certificate of clinical competence or the equivalent in the determination of the B…
D.C. Code § 28-4002 Powers and duties of the Office of Consumer Protection
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The Office shall: (1) issue and renew certificates of registration to engage in the business of fitting and selling of hearing aids, as provided in section 28-4003; and (2) implement and enforce the provisions of this chapter by utilizing the powers, procedures and sanctions of t…
D.C. Code § 28-4003 Registration
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(a) It is unlawful for a person to engage in the practice of fitting and selling of hearing aids without having first obtained a certificate of registration from the Office under the provisions of this chapter. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a corporation, partnership…
D.C. Code § 28-4004 Special provisions
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(a) No registrant shall fit, offer for sale, or sell a hearing aid to: (1) A minor under 18 years of age unless, within the preceding 6 months, the minor has had a hearing test evaluation; and: (A) Received a medical clearance by an otolaryngologist, which shall be required for a…