New Jersey § 45:9a-24
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:9a-24, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:9a-24.
Whenever any of the following conditions are found to exist either from observations
by the licensee or on the basis of information furnished by the prospective hearing
aid user, a licensee shall, prior to fitting and selling a hearing aid to any individual,
suggest to that individual in writing that his best interests would be served if he
would consult a licensed physician specializing in diseases of the ear or if no such
licensed physician is available in the community then to a duly licensed physician: (a) visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear, (b) history of, or active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days, (c) history of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days, (d) acute or chronic dizziness, (e) unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days, (f) significant air-bone gap. A person receiving the written recommendation to purchase a hearing aid shall sign
a receipt for the same. The licensee shall provide the prospective hearing aid user with a list of at least
three physicians specializing in diseases of the ear, practicing in the area, and
their addresses or if none are practicing in the area, then a list of at least three
physicians and their addresses.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:9a-24
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:9a-24 cover?
Section 45:9a-24 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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