Section 403. Medical Examination.--No hearing aid is to be sold to any individual unless, within the preceding six months, the individual has been examined by an otologist or otolaryngologist or any licensed physician, and a written recommendation has been made by such physician that the use of a hearing aid may be beneficial to the physician's patient.
This section does not apply to (i) the replacement of parts or accessories or of a worn out or damaged hearing aid, or (ii) any individual who signs a written waiver as set forth in this section. The waiver form must be in at least ten-point type. The waiver must be read and explained in such a manner that the purchaser will be thoroughly aware of the consequences of signing the waiver. The waiver form shall read as follows:
"I have been advised that my best interests would be
served if I had a medical examination by an otologist or otolaryngologist or any licensed physician before my purchase of a hearing aid.
_______________________ has fully and clearly informed me
(Registrant's Name)
of the value of such medical examination. After such explanation, I voluntarily sign this waiver. I choose not to seek a medical examination before the purchase of the
hearing aid."
_________________________
(Signature of Registrant)
________________________
(Signature of Purchaser)