South Carolina Statutes
§ 40-25-20 — Definitions.
South Carolina·Title 40 PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS·Ch. 25 PRACTICE OF SPECIALIZING IN HEARING AIDS ACT
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1)"Department" means the Department of Health and Environmental Control.
(2)"Commission" means the State Commission for Hearing Aid Specialists.
(3)"License" means a license issued by the department under this chapter to hearing aid specialists.
(4)"Temporary permit" means a permit issued while the applicant is in training to become a licensed hearing aid specialist.
(5)"Hearing aid" means an acceptable wearable instrument or device designated or offered to aid or compensate for impaired human hearing and parts, attachments, or accessories, including earmold, but excluding batteries and cords.
(6)"Practice of specializing in hearing aids" means the measurement of human hearing by an audiometer and by other established m
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 56-745.1; 1971 (57) 1012; 1992 Act No. 312, SECTION 1.
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§ 40-25-10
Citation of Act.§ 40-25-100
Issuance of licenses; fees; issuance of certificates to persons licensed in other states.§ 40-25-120
Temporary permits.§ 40-25-130
Content of examination.§ 40-25-160
Complaints against licensees; hearing; suspension or revocation of license; grounds; refunds.§ 40-25-170
Appeal.§ 40-25-180
Prohibited acts.§ 40-25-190
Penalties.§ 40-25-20
Definitions.§ 40-25-40
Commission of Hearing Aid Specialists established; membership; terms; per diem and expenses.§ 40-25-50
Duties of commission.