§ 37:2457 — Powers and duties of board

§2457. Powers and duties of board
The powers and duties of the Louisiana Board for Hearing Aid Dealers are as follows:
(1) To authorize all disbursements necessary to carry out the provisions of this
Chapter.
(2) To supervise and administer qualifying examinations to test the knowledge and
proficiency of applicants for a license.
(3) To license persons who apply to the board and who are qualified to engage in the
fitting and selling of hearing aids.
(4) To purchase and maintain or rent audiometric equipment and facilities necessary
to carry out the examination of applicants for licensure.
(5) To issue and renew licenses and certificates of endorsement.
(6) To suspend or revoke licenses and certificates of endorsement pursuant to this
Chapter.
(7) To appoint representatives to conduct or supervise the examination of applicants
for licensure.
(8) To designate the time and place for examining applicants for licensure.
(9) To make and publish rules and regulations not inconsistent with the laws of this
state which are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Chapter.
(10) To require the periodic inspection and calibration of audiometric testing
equipment and to carry out the periodic inspection of facilities of persons licensed in
accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
(11) To promulgate rules for the provision of telehealth services by licensed hearing
aid dealers that, at a minimum, comply with the Louisiana Telehealth Access Act, R.S.
40:1223.1 et seq.

Legislative History

Acts 1968, No. 302, §17, eff. Jan. 1, 1969; Acts 2005, No. 261, §2; Acts 2021, No. 92, §1; Acts 2022, No. 271, §2.