(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board shall issue a limited license to practice hearing aid dispensing to an individual who is waiting to take a licensing examination under this subtitle.
(b) The Board may issue a limited license to practice hearing aid dispensing only to an individual who:
(1) Except for completing the requirements under § 2–302.1(c) of this subtitle, otherwise qualifies for a license;
(2) Submits to the Board an application on the form that the Board provides;
(3) Satisfies the Board that the individual will practice hearing aid dispensing only within the scope allowed under subsection (c) of this section; and
(4) Pays to the Board the application fee set by the Board.
(c) While a limited license to practice hearing aid dispensing is in effect, it authorizes the holder to practice hearing aid dispensing only while being trained under the supervision of a licensed hearing aid dispenser or a licensed audiologist.
(d) A limited license to practice hearing aid dispensing expires on the first anniversary of its effective date.
(e) Subject to the provisions of this subsection, the Board may renew once for an additional 1–year term the limited license to practice hearing aid dispensing to an individual who:
(1) (i) Takes but fails to pass the examination; or
(ii) Does not take the examination for a reason that the Board finds adequate to excuse the failure to take the examination;
(2) Submits to the Board a renewal application on the form that the Board provides; and
(3) Pays to the Board the renewal fee set by the Board.
(f) The total amount of time during which an individual may practice hearing aid dispensing under a limited license or licenses may not be more than 2 years.
(g) If a limited licensee fails to receive a full license within 2 years after the initial limited license was issued, the individual shall wait a minimum of 1 year before the individual may apply for another license.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 2 - Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists
Section 2-301 - License Required; Exceptions
Section 2-302 - Qualifications -- Audiologists
Section 2-302.1 - Qualifications -- Hearing Aid Dispensers
Section 2-302.2 - Qualifications -- Speech-Language Pathologists
Section 2-302.3 - Qualifications -- Assisting Speech-Language Pathologist
Section 2-303 - Applications for Licenses
Section 2-303.1 - Criminal History Records Check
Section 2-305 - Waiver of Requirements -- Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists
Section 2-306 - Issuance of License
Section 2-307 - Scope of License -- Audiologists
Section 2-307.1 - Scope of License -- Hearing Aid Dispensers
Section 2-307.2 - Scope of License -- Speech-Language Pathologists
Section 2-307.3 - Scope of License -- Assisting Speech-Language Pathologist
Section 2-307.4 - Scope of License -- Identification and Representation
Section 2-308 - Term and Renewal of Licenses
Section 2-308.1 - Inactive Status of Licenses
Section 2-309 - Reinstatement of Expired Licenses
Section 2-310 - Limited License -- Audiologist
Section 2-310.1 - Limited License -- Hearing Aid Dispensers
Section 2-310.2 - Limited License -- Speech-Language Pathologists
Section 2-310.3 - Limited License -- Assisting in the Practice of Speech-Language Pathology
Section 2-311 - Display of Licenses; Multiple Place of Business; Change of Address
Section 2-312 - Investigative and Enforcement Powers of Board
Section 2-313 - Surrender of License
Section 2-314 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Grounds
Section 2-314.1 - Hearing Aid Dispensers and Audiologists -- Medical Examination
Section 2-314.2 - Misleading or Untruthful Advertisements and Representations Regarding Services
Section 2-314.3 - Hearing Aid Dispensers -- Misrepresentation of Qualifications of Place of Business
Section 2-314.4 - Hearing Aid Dispensers -- Use of False Name
Section 2-314.5 - Hearing Aid Dispensers and Audiologists -- Unlawful Inducements
Section 2-314.6 - Door-to-Door Solicitation of Hearing Aid Sales
Section 2-314.7 - Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices in Provision of Hearing Aid Services
Section 2-314.8 - Receipts for Hearing Aids
Section 2-314.9 - Suspension, Revocation, Reprimand or Probation -- Additional Penalties
Section 2-315 - Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations -- Hearings
Section 2-317 - Reinstatement of Suspended or Revoked Licenses