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2010 Georgia Code

TITLE 43 - PROFESSIONS AND BUSINESSES

CHAPTER 20 - HEARING AID DEALERS AND DISPENSERS
§ 43-20-11 - Apprentice dispenser's permit; training permits

O.C.G.A. 43-20-11 (2010)
43-20-11. Apprentice dispenser's permit; training permits


(a) An apprentice dispenser's permit shall be issued by the division director on behalf of the board only when:

(1) Application has been made;

(2) A statement of supervision has been provided by a licensed dispenser;

(3) A statement has been made by the supervising dealer that the applicant is capable of making the tests and applying the techniques required to dispense hearing aids in accordance with this chapter;

(4) Proof of age has been made. Apprentice dispensers' permits are limited to one year in duration and shall not be renewed; and

(5) The applicant has passed the practical portion of the examination.

(b) Training permits shall be issued by the division director on behalf of the board only when application has been made and a statement of supervision has been provided by a licensed dispenser. The permit should authorize the person to dispense hearing aids only under direct supervision and immediate observation of the licensed dispenser who shall be responsible for the trainees' compliance with this chapter. Proof of age shall also be made. Training permits should be for a duration of six months and may be renewed as often as necessary for additional six-month time periods so long as the requirements of this Code section for issuance of permits are met for each renewal.