Bill Text: MI HB4129 | 2009-2010 | 95th Legislature | Engrossed
Bill Title: Occupations; hearing aid; continuing education for hearing aid dealers, salespersons, and trainees; require. Amends secs. 1305, 1307 & 1308 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1305 et seq.).
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2009-06-02 - Referred To Committee On Economic Development And Regulatory Reform [HB4129 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2009-HB4129-Engrossed.html
HB-4129, As Passed House, May 26, 2009
HOUSE BILL No. 4129
February 4, 2009, Introduced by Rep. Byrnes and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code,"
by amending sections 1305, 1307, and 1308 (MCL 339.1305, 339.1307,
and 339.1308), sections 1305 and 1307 as amended by 1988 PA 463.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 1305. (1) An individual wishing to sell or fit a hearing
aid in connection with the sale of a hearing aid as a hearing aid
dealer
shall make application to the department. An and an
individual employed by a hearing aid dealer as a hearing aid
salesperson
shall make application apply to the department for an
appropriate license.
(2)
An The department shall
issue a license to an applicant
for
a license as a hearing aid dealer shall be issued a license if
the applicant is over 18 years of age, is of good moral character,
is a graduate of an accredited high school or secondary school,
presents evidence acceptable to the department that he or she has
served as a licensed hearing aid salesperson for a period of 2
years under the direction and supervision of a licensed hearing aid
dealer, and passes a written examination as prescribed by the
department. and
the board.
(3)
An The department shall
issue a license to an applicant
for
a license as a hearing aid salesperson shall be issued a
license
if the applicant is at least 18
years of age, is of good
moral character, is a graduate from an accredited high school or
secondary school, successfully completes additional training and
education as may be required by the department, passes a written
examination
as prescribed by the department, and the board, and has
served at least 6 months as a trainee licensed by the department.
(4)
The department and the board shall encourage the
establishment of a specialized educational course of training for
an individual wishing to become a licensed hearing aid dealer or
hearing aid salesperson.
(5) In place of the written examination provided in subsection
(2), the department may accept successful completion of the basic
home study course conducted by the national hearing aid society or
may waive the examination provided for in subsection (2) when proof
satisfactory
to the department and the board is submitted showing
that the applicant has successfully passed an examination given by
the official hearing aid examining board in another state, if the
examination and passing requirements at the time taken, were
substantially equal to those required by the department.
Sec. 1307. (1) The department may grant a trainee license to
an
applicant working for and under the direct supervision of a
licensed
dealer on under the following conditions:
(a) The trainee license shall be valid for a 12-month period.
A
The department may issue a new trainee license may be issued by
the
board upon the filing of an
application.
(b)
The trainee license shall provide that allows the
individual
to whom it was issued shall to work for and under the
direction and supervision of a named licensed hearing aid dealer.
(2) The department may transfer a license of a trainee upon
the filing of an application for a transfer.
(3) A trainee license is subject to revocation for the same
reasons and in a similar manner as a regular license.
Sec. 1308. (1) The written examination provided for in section
1305
1305(2) and (3) shall
be designed to test the applicant's
knowledge and shall be a practical demonstration of the potential
seller's ability in giving a basic audiometric test, in taking an
ear mold impression, and in following the prescribed rules in
fitting and referral for otologic examination.
(2) A demonstration of continuing professional competency
shall be required as a condition for renewal of a license.
