74-5807. Same; definitions. As used in this act, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) The "board" means the Kansas board of examiners in fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments.
(b) "License" means an authorization to practice the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments pursuant to this act and includes a temporary license and any certificate of endorsement issued prior to July 1, 2005.
(c) "Hearing instrument" means any instrument, aid or device designed for or represented as aiding or improving impaired human hearing and any parts of such an instrument, aid or device.
(d) "Practice of fitting and dispensing hearing instruments" means the evaluation or measurement of the powers or range of human hearing by means of an audiometer or by any other means as established by rules and regulations of the board and the consequent selection or adaptation or sale of hearing instruments intended to compensate for hearing loss, including the making of an impression of the ear.
History: L. 1968, ch. 164, § 7; L. 2006, ch. 115, § 6; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 74 - State Boards, Commissions And Authorities
Article 58 - Board Of Examiners In Fitting And Dispensing Of Hearing Instruments
74-5801 Board of examiners for hearing instruments, establishment.
74-5802 Same; appointment of members; qualifications; terms; vacancies; removal.
74-5804 Same; records; quorum; meetings open to public.
74-5805 Same; annual organization; compensation and expenses; fees, disposition; fee fund.
74-5806 Same; powers and duties; rules and regulations.
74-5808 Same; certain acts prohibited; display of license or certificate.
74-5809 Same; purchase agreement required; contents.
74-5810 Same; certain persons exempt from act.
74-5810a Board of examiners; fees established by rules and regulations; limitations.
74-5811 Qualifications for license applicants; fee required.
74-5814 Licensure; fee and audiometric equipment test documentation required; reciprocity.
74-5818 Denial, revocation, suspension or conditioning of license.
74-5820 Hearing on suspension, revocation or other disciplinary action of license; notice.
74-5821 Annual education requirement; denial of license; renewal or reinstatement of license.
74-5826 Violations of act; administrative fine; remedies; censure; revocation of license.