Title 45, Title 45: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

45:9A-13. Reciprocity with other states; certificates of endorsement Whenever the committee determines that another state or jurisdiction has requirements equivalent to or higher than those in effect pursuant to this act for the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids, an…

45:9A-14. Holder of certificate of endorsement; place of practice; notice to committee; record A person who holds a certificate of endorsement shall notify the committee in writing of the address of the place or places where he engages or intends to engage in the practice of fitt…

45:9A-15 Renewal fee. 15. A person, except a medical physician, osteopath, or audiologist, who practices the dispensing and fitting of hearing aids shall annually pay to the committee a fee of $25 for a renewal of his license or certificate of endorsement. The committee may suspe…

45:9A-16. Temporary licenses a. An applicant who fulfills the requirements of section 9 of this act who has not previously applied to take the examination provided under section 10 of this act may apply to the board for a temporary license. Upon receiving an application for said …

45:9A-17. Revocation, suspension, refusal to renew of license, certificate of endorsement 17. The Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs shall have the power after notice and opportunity for a hearing to revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew any license, temporary license or …

45:9A-18. Fees; disposition; expenditures of committee All fees coming into the custody of the committee, including examination fees, license fees, renewal fees, fines, penalties and other payment, shall be paid by the board to the State Treasurer and become a part of the general…

45:9A-2. Definitions 2. As used in this act: a. "Board" means the State Board of Medical Examiners. b. "Committee" means the Hearing Aid Dispensers Examining Committee. c. "Hearing aid" means an electro-acoustic system scientifically designed to be head or body worn by an individ…

45:9A-22 Exemptions. 22. This act shall not apply to any person while he is engaged in the practice of fitting hearing aids if his practice is part of the academic curriculum of an accredited institution of higher education or part of a program conducted by a public, charitable i…

45:9A-23. Purchasers; statements by licensee; receipt; contents a. A licensee shall advise a prospective hearing aid user at the outset of their relationship that any examination or representation made by the licensed hearing aid dispenser in connection with the practice of fitti…

45:9A-24. Written recommendation to consult licensed physician; conditions; signature for receipt; list of physicians Whenever any of the following conditions are found to exist either from observations by the licensee or on the basis of information furnished by the prospective h…

45:9A-25. Sale of hearing aid to person under 18 No hearing aid shall be sold by an individual licensed under this chapter, to a person less than 18 years of age unless within the preceding 6 months a recommendation for a hearing aid has been made by a board-certified, or a board…

45:9A-26. Records to be maintained by licensee A licensee shall keep and maintain in his office or place of business the following records: (a) results of tests as they pertain to the fitting of the hearing aid, (b) a copy of the written receipt required by section 23 and a copy …

45:9A-27. Unlawful practice or advertisement of fitting and selling of hearing aids It is unlawful for an individual to engage in the practice of fitting and selling of hearing aids or to display a sign or in any other way to advertise or hold himself out as being so engaged with…

45:9A-3. Hearing aid dispensers examining committee; members There is hereby created in the Division of Consumer Affairs of the Department of Law and Public Safety, under the State Board of Medical Examiners, a Hearing Aid Dispensers Examining Committee to consist of seven member…

45:9A-4. Term of office Each member of the committee, except the members first appointed and the director, shall serve for a term of 5 years. Each member shall hold office until the appointment of his successor. The initial appointments to the committee shall be two members for a…

45:9A-5. Compensation Each member of the committee shall receive $25.00 for each day of actual service in attending meetings of the committee at which business is transacted and in addition shall be entitled to be reimbursed for his necessary travel expenses; provided, such compe…

45:9A-6. Oath; filing; president; secretary treasurer The members of the committee shall, before entering the discharge of their duties, and within 30 days after their appointment, take and subscribe to an oath before an officer authorized to administer oaths in this State, for t…

45:9A-7. Duties; rules and regulations; record of proceedings The committee shall ascertain the facts concerning the dispensing and sale of hearing aids, for the purpose of determining the need for, and desirability of, rules and regulations to promote the health, safety, and wel…

45:9A-8. Course of instruction; recommendation; qualification for licensees; examination requirements; renewal of license The committee may recommend the preparation of and administration by the State Department of Education or Department of Higher Education or public institution…

45:9A-9. Application for license Any person desiring to commence the practice of dispensing and fitting hearing aids in this State shall file with the secretary of the committee an application, to be furnished by said secretary and verified by oath of the applicant, stating there…