64B6-6.002. Requirements to Inform Prospective Purchasers Regarding Technologies

Effective on Sunday, May 7, 2023

1(1) The hearing aid specialist shall inform each prospective purchaser of a prescription hearing aid at the time of the initial examination for fitting and sale of a prescription hearing aid, any available information, including information based on personal knowledge and experience, of the telecoil, “t” coil or “t” switch technology. Said information shall include any advantages and disadvantages known to the hearing aid specialist, such as, increased access to telephones and noninvasive access to assistive listening systems required under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

88(2) Hearing aid specialist shall make available to prospective purchasers or clients information regarding the telecoil, “t” coil or “t” switch. The hearing aid specialist shall inform each prospective purchaser or client that said information is available.

125Rulemaking Authority 127484.044(2) FS. 129Law Implemented 131484.044(2), 132484.0501(5) FS. 134History–New 10-24-94, Formerly 61G9-6.0011, Amended 5-7-23.

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