California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §2538.21: This article does not apply to a person engaged in the practice of fitting hearing aids if their practice is for a governmental agency, or private clinic, or is part of the academic curriculum of an a

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This statute exempts persons fitting hearing aids from its requirements when working for a government agency, private clinic, or as part of an academic program.

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This article does not apply to a person engaged in the practice of fitting hearing aids if their practice is for a governmental agency, or private clinic, or is part of the academic curriculum of an accredited institution of higher education, or part of a program conducted by a public, charitable institution or other nonprofit organization, and who does not engage directly or indirectly in the sale or offering for sale of hearing aids.

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