Massachusetts § 72 - Purchases and sales of hearing aids; prerequisites
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§ 72. Purchases and sales of hearing aids; prerequisites
Section 72. No person shall enter into a contract for the sale of or sell a hearing aid unless within the preceding six months the prospective purchaser has obtained a medical clearance.
No person shall enter into a contract for the sale of or sell a hearing aid to a person under eighteen years of age unless within the preceding six months the prospective purchaser has obtained an audiological evaluation.
No person except a person eighteen years of age or older whose religious or personal beliefs preclude consultation with a physician may waive the requirement of a medical clearance.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 72 ("Purchases and sales of hearing aids; prerequisites") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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