The Board has been meeting regularly since January 1999 to suggest appropriate rules and regulations for this discipline, including such aspects as nondiagnostic testing, education and training, health and environmental standards, and consumer issues. Interim emergency regulations have been in effect since January 1, 2000. Due to the legislative changes and administrative suggestions from staff and the public, the regulations have been subject to continual revision. For your information, Chapter 301 of the Laws of 2000 makes several substantial changes. It sets the cancellation fee at a maximum of 10 percent of the total purchase price.
Physicians are exempt from registration as individuals.
There are changes to the language of the waiver and the audiogram. Chapter 301 amendments will become effective on January 1, 2000. The final regulations are in effect at the present time and should be read in conjunction with the statute.