(1) The board shall have the authority to promulgate, by rule, written contract forms that are in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(2)  Any licensed audiologist or hearing aid dealer and fitter who fits and dispenses hearing aids shall provide to each client:
(a)  A written contract executed between the audiologist or hearing aid dealer and fitter, and the client, in accordance with rules established by the board for each hearing aid dispensed;
(b)  A minimum thirty (30) day trial period that shall include a provision for the refund of moneys paid for every hearing aid dispensed; and
(c)  Written notice of the name, mailing address and telephone number of the board.

Terms Used In Idaho Code 54-2906

  • Audiologist: means a natural person who meets the requirements of this chapter, is duly licensed in accordance with this chapter and is engaged in the practice of audiology. See Idaho Code 54-2903
  • Board: means the speech, hearing and communication services licensure board. See Idaho Code 54-2903
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Hearing aid: means any wearable electronic instrument or other device designed for the purpose of aiding or compensating for a loss of human hearing and any parts, attachments or accessories, including earmolds attached to the hearing aid, but excluding batteries and cords. See Idaho Code 54-2903
  • Hearing aid dealer and fitter: means a person licensed pursuant to this chapter to provide hearing aid evaluations and to sell, dispense and fit hearing aids in the state of Idaho. See Idaho Code 54-2903
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person;
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  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
    • (3)  A person licensed as a hearing aid dealer and fitter shall, when dealing with a person eighteen (18) years of age or younger, obtain written confirmation that such person has been examined by a licensed otolaryngologist or audiologist within thirty (30) days of the sale of any hearing aid.