(2) The office shall waive the examination required under subsection (1) of this section and grant a license to an applicant who:
(a) Is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or, if not so certified, satisfies the office that the applicant possesses equivalent training and education achievements; and
(b) Passes an examination related to Oregon law in the area of hearing aid dispensing and pays the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576.
(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the office may adopt rules for the issuance of a temporary license to an applicant who has not yet passed the examination if the applicant otherwise meets the qualifications for licensure. [1959 c.634 §7; 1973 c.182 §8; 1977 c.873 §14; 1985 c.227 §9; 1991 c.703 §36; 1993 c.133 §5; 1995 c.280 §26; 1997 c.249 §210; 2001 c.104 §275; 2003 c.547 §80; 2009 c.701 §62b; 2013 c.82 §7; 2013 c.314 §54; 2013 c.568 §116]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 694 - Hearing Aid Specialists
Section 694.015 - Definitions for ORS 694.015 to 694.170.
Section 694.025 - License required to deal in hearing aids; exceptions.
Section 694.032 - Offer for or sale of hearing aid by direct mail; availability of fitting.
Section 694.036 - Statement to prospective hearing aid purchaser; contents; copy retained.
Section 694.055 - Application for license; qualifications; fee.
Section 694.065 - Training and experience requirements; licensing examination; rules.
Section 694.085 - Licensing; fees; rules.
Section 694.142 - Standards of practice; rules; duty to refer; exceptions.
Section 694.147 - Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office.
Section 694.155 - Powers and duties of Health Licensing Office; rules.
Section 694.170 - Duties of council.
Section 694.991 - Penalties; concurrent jurisdiction of offenses.