California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 2 — Healing ArtsChapter 5.3 — Speech-Language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid DispensersArticle 8 — Hearing Aid DispensersSection 2538.49

It is unlawful for a licensed hearing aid dispenser to fit or sell a hearing aid unless they first do all of the following:

(a) Comply with all provisions of state laws and regulations relating to the fitting or selling of hearing aids.

(b) Conduct a direct observation of the purchaser’s ear canals.

(c) Inform the purchaser of the address and office hours at which the licensee shall be available for fitting or postfitting adjustments and servicing of the hearing aid or aids sold.

Notes

Prohibits a licensed hearing aid dispenser from fitting or selling a hearing aid unless the dispenser first complies with applicable state fitting and sales laws, directly observes the purchaser’s ear canals, and tells the purchaser the address and office hours where the dispenser will be available for fitting, postfitting adjustments, and servicing.

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