HRS §451A-1
Definitions for hearing aid rules
This section defines key words used in the hearing aid law, such as who the department and director are, what a hearing aid is, what counts as dealing and fitting, and what a sale means. It is only definitions, so it does not create duties or penalties.
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The statute, as written — Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Department" means the department of commerce and consumer affairs. "Director" means the director of commerce and consumer affairs. "Hearing aid" means any wearable instrument or device and any parts, attachments, or accessories, including earmold, but excluding batteries and cords, designed or offered for the purpose of aiding or compensating impaired human hearing. "Practice of dealing and fitting of hearing aids" means the measurement of human hearing by an audiometer or by any other means solely for the purpose of making selections, adaptations, or sales of hearing aids or the manufacture of impressions for earmolds, and, at the request of a physician or a member of a profession related to the practice of medicine and surgery, the administration of audiograms for use in consultation with the hard-of-hearing. "Sale" means any transfer of title, interest, or possession except transactions with distributors or dealers.
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