In the event of cancellations within the 30-day trial period, the proposed language makes changes to the method of calculation for hearing aid refunds and cancellation fees. The word “prescription” is added before the words ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B20-8.009Thirty-Day Trial Period; Purchaser's Right to Cancel; Notice; Refund; Cancellation Fee

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: In the event of cancellations within the 30-day trial period, the proposed language makes changes to the method of calculation for hearing aid refunds and cancellation fees. The word “prescription” is added before the words “hearing aid(s)” to clarify that the hearing aids, as used in the rule, are not over-the-counter hearing aids as defined in CFR Section 800.30 (2022). The Board also proposes the rule amendment for other necessary changes to the rule as needed.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Thirty-Day Trial Period; Purchaser’s Right to Cancel; Notice; Refund; Cancellation Fee.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 468.1135(4) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 468.1246 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Danielle Terrell, Executive Director, Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3256.

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.