Apprentice dispenser’s permit; training permits

(a) An apprentice dispenser’s permit shall be issued by the division director on behalf of the board only when: (1) Application has been made; (2) A statement of supervision has been provided by a licensed dispenser; (3) A statement has been made by the supervising dealer that the applicant is capable of making the tests and applying the techniques required to dispense hearing aids in accordance with this chapter; (4) Proof of age has been made. Apprentice dispensers’ permits are limited to one year in duration and shall not be renewed; and (5) The applicant has passed the practical portion of the examination. (b) Training permits shall be issued by the division director on behalf of the board only when application has been made and a statement of supervision has been provided by a licensed dispenser. The permit should authorize the person to dispense hearing aids only under direct supervision and immediate observation of the licensed dispenser who shall be responsible for the trainees’ compliance with this chapter. Proof of age shall also be made. Training permits should be for a duration of six months and may be renewed as often as necessary for additional six-month time periods so long as the requirements of this Code section for issuance of permits are met for each renewal. History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 653, § 10; Code 1933, § 84-5610, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 1728, § 1; Ga. L. 1984, p. 1119, § 3; Ga. L. 1989, p. 423, § 2; Ga. L. 1991, p. 401, § 5; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1706, § 19. 43-20-12. Notice to division director of place of practice and identification of dispensers, apprentice dispensers, and trainees; notice to holders of licenses and permits. (a) A person holding a dealer’s license shall notify the division director in writing of the regular addresses of places of business operated by the dealer for dispensing hearing aids. Furthermore, the dealer is required to notify the division director in writing as to the names and license or permit numbers of all dispensers, apprentice dispensers, and trainees employed or otherwise practicing at each of his or her places of business. The dealer is required to notify the division director in writing of any changes of the foregoing within seven calendar days of such change. Any failure shall be considered a violation of this chapter by the dealer. (b) Any notice required to be given by the division director or by the 664 43-20-14 board to any person who holds a license or permit issued by the board shall be mailed to such licensee or permit holder to the address of the place of practice last recorded with the division director; and such mailing shall constitute sufficient notice to such licensee. History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 653, § 11; Code 1933, § 84-5611, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 1728, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1589, § 3; Ga. L. 2000, p. 1706, § 19; Ga. L. 2010, p. 266, § 29/SB 195. 43-20-13. Furnishing bill of sale or receipt to person supplied with hearing aid. Any person who dispenses hearing aid devices or instruments shall deliver to each person supplied with a hearing aid device or instrument a written receipt or bill of sale in such form as may be prescribed by the board, which receipt or bill of sale shall contain, as a minimum, the dealer’s name, license number, address, and schedule of office hours, as well as the dispenser’s name, signature, and license number, together with specification as to the make and model and serial number of the hearing aid device or instrument furnished. The receipt or bill of sale shall also clearly state the full terms of sale, including guarantees, if any, and shall also contain such other information as the board may determine to be necessary in the public interest. If a hearing aid device or instrument which is not new is sold, the receipt therefor must be clearly marked “used” or “reconditioned,” whichever is applicable, with the terms of the guarantee, if any, clearly stated. History. Ga. L. 1970, p. 653, § 4; Code 1933, § 84-5605, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 1728, § 1. 43-20-14. Biennial renewal of licenses; posting licenses; duplicate licenses.