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153A.14 - 2006 Minnesota Statutes
2006 Minnesota StatutesHealthChapter 153ASection 153A.14
2006 Table of Chapters2006 Statutes New, Amended or Repealed2006 Statutes Topics (Index)Chapter 153A
Full Chapter TextSection 153A.14
Subdivision 1. Application for certificate. An applicant must:
Subd. 2. Issuance of certificate. The commissioner shall issue a certificate to each dispenser of hearing instruments who applies under subdivision 1 if the commissioner determines that the applicant is in compliance with this chapter, has passed an examination administered by the commissioner, has met the continuing education requirements, if required, and has paid the fee set by the commissioner. The commissioner may reject or deny an application for a certificate if there is evidence of a violation or failure to comply with this chapter.
Subd. 2a.[Repealed, 2005 c 147 art 7 s 20]
Subd. 2b. Action on applications for certification. The commissioner shall act on applications for certification, and applications for renewal of certification, according to paragraphs (a) to (c).
Subd. 2c. Reapplication following denial, rejection, revocation, or suspension of certification. After two years, upon application and evidence that the disqualifying behavior has ceased, the commissioner may restore or approve certification previously denied, rejected, revoked, or suspended, provided that the applicant has met all conditions and terms of any orders to which the applicant is a subject.
Subd. 2d. Certification renewal notice. Certification must be renewed annually. The commissioner shall mail a renewal notice to the dispenser's last known address by September 1 of each year. The notice must include a renewal application and notice of fees required for renewal. A dispenser is not relieved from meeting the renewal deadline on the basis that the dispenser did not receive the renewal notice. In renewing a certificate, a dispenser shall follow the procedures for applying for a certificate specified in subdivision 1.
Subd. 2e. Renewal requirements. A certificate must be renewed effective November 1 of each year. To renew a certificate, an applicant must:
Subd. 2f. Late renewals. The deadline for application to renew certification is October 1 of each year. An application for certification renewal must be received by the Department of Health or postmarked by October 1. An application not received or postmarked by October 1 shall be a late renewal and must be accompanied by a late fee as required in section 153A.17. If the postmark is illegible, the application shall be considered timely if received by October 7.
Subd. 2g. Lapse in certification. Certification shall lapse if not renewed before November 1 of each year. An applicant whose certification has lapsed less than two years must meet all the requirements of this chapter except the certification by examination requirements of subdivision 2h. The application fees to renew certification following a lapse of less than two years must include the late fee. An applicant whose certification has lapsed for two years or more must meet all the requirements of this chapter except the continuing education requirement of subdivision 2i. Certification application fees of applicants whose certification has lapsed for any amount of time shall not be prorated over the time remaining in the annual certification period.
Subd. 2h. Certification by examination. An applicant must achieve a passing score, as determined by the commissioner, on an examination according to paragraphs (a) to (c).
Subd. 2i. Continuing education requirement. On forms provided by the commissioner, each certified dispenser must submit with the application for renewal of certification evidence of completion of ten course hours of continuing education earned within the 12-month period of July 1 to June 30 immediately preceding renewal. Continuing education courses must be directly related to hearing instrument dispensing and approved by the International Hearing Society. Evidence of completion of the ten course hours of continuing education must be submitted with renewal applications by October 1 of each year. This requirement does not apply to dispensers certified for less than one year. The first report of evidence of completion of the continuing education credits shall be due October 1, 1997.
Subd. 2j. Required use of certification number. The certification holder must use the certification number on all contracts, bills of sale, and receipts used in the sale of hearing instruments.
Subd. 3. Nontransferability of certificate. A certificate may not be transferred.
Subd. 4. Dispensing of hearing instruments without certificate. Except as provided in subdivisions 4a and 4c, and in sections 148.512 to 148.5198, it is unlawful for any person not holding a valid certificate to dispense a hearing instrument as defined in section 153A.13, subdivision 3
. A person who dispenses a hearing instrument without the certificate required by this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
Subd. 4a. Trainees. (a) A person who is not certified under this section may dispense hearing instruments as a trainee for a period not to exceed 12 months if the person:
Subd. 4b. Hearing testing protocol. (a) A dispenser when conducting a hearing test for the purpose of hearing instrument dispensing must:
Subd. 4c. Reciprocity. (a) A person who has dispensed hearing instruments in another jurisdiction may dispense hearing instruments as a trainee under indirect supervision if the person:
Subd. 4d. Expiration of trainee period. The trainee period automatically expires two months following notice of passing all examination requirements of subdivision 2h.
Subd. 5. Rulemaking authority. The commissioner shall adopt rules under chapter 14 to implement this chapter. The rules may include procedures and standards relating to the certification requirement, the scope of authorized practice, fees, supervision required, continuing education, career progression, disciplinary matters, and examination procedures.
Subd. 6. Hearing instruments to comply with federal and state requirements. The commissioner shall ensure that hearing instruments are dispensed in compliance with state requirements and the requirements of the United States Food and Drug Administration. Failure to comply with state or federal regulations may be grounds for enforcement actions under section 153A.15, subdivision 2.
Subd. 7.[Repealed, 1998 c 317 s 29]
Subd. 8.[Repealed, 2005 c 147 art 7 s 20]
Subd. 9. Consumer rights. A hearing instrument dispenser shall comply with the requirements of sections 148.5195, subdivision 3, clause (20); 148.5197; and 148.5198.
Subd. 10.[Repealed, 2005 c 147 art 7 s 20]
Subd. 11. Requirement to maintain current information. A dispenser must notify the commissioner in writing within 30 days of the occurrence of any of the following:
(1) a change of address, home or business telephone number, or business name;
History: 1988 c 689 art 2 s 56; 1992 c 464 art 2 s 1; 1993 c 201 s 3; 1995 c 164 s 25; 1998 c 317 s 18-24; 2000 c 460 s 54-60; 2003 c 87 s 47,48; 2005 c 147 art 7 s 12-16; 2006 c 267 art 2 s 16