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OH HB109
Bill
Status
12/19/2014
Primary Sponsor
Rex Damschroder
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AI Summary
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Permits only licensed hearing aid dealers, hearing aid fitters, physicians, and audiologists to recommend or fit hearing aids in Ohio.
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Excludes devices intended solely for hunting or shooting from the definition of "hearing aid" under consumer protection law.
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Requires written acknowledgment from consumers that an in-person examination by a licensed professional is recommended before hearing aids can be sold or distributed by mail.
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Allows repaired hearing aids to be returned to owners through mail without the written acknowledgment requirement.
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Creates a fine of up to $1,000 for violations of the mail distribution requirements and written acknowledgment provisions.
Legislative Description
To specify individuals who are permitted to recommend and fit hearing aids and to prohibit specified sales of hearing aids via mail.
Hearing aids-regulate fitting of/prohibit sales of by mail
Last Action
Governor' Action
12/19/2014