Ariz. Admin. Code § 9-16-301

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R9-16-301 - Definitions

In addition to the definitions in A.R.S. § 36-1901, the following definitions apply in this Article unless otherwise specified:

1. "Applicant" means an individual or a business organization that submits an application and required documentation for approval to practice as a hearing aid dispenser.

2. "Business organization" means an entity identified in A.R.S. § 36-1910.

3. "Calendar day" means each day, not including the day of the act, event, or default from which a designated period of time begins to run, but including the last day of the period unless it is a Saturday, Sunday, statewide furlough day, or legal holiday, in which case the period runs until the end of the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, statewide furlough day, or legal holiday.

4. "Continuing education" means a course that provides instruction and training that directly relates to the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids specified in A.R.S. § 36-1904.

5. "Designated agent" means an individual who:

a. Is authorized by an applicant or hearing aid dispenser [a person] to receive communications from the Department, including legal service of process;

b. May file or sign documents on behalf of the applicant or hearing aid dispenser;

c. Is a U.S. citizen or legal resident;

d. Has an Arizona address; and

e. Is a controlling person of the business organization, if applicable.

6. "Disciplinary action" means a proceeding that is brought against a licensee by the Department under A.R.S. § 36-1934 or a state specified in R9-16-308(A)(2).

7. "GED" means a general education development test.

8. "Hearing aid dispenser examination" means one of the following that has been identified by the Department as complying with the requirements in A.R. S. § 36-1924:

a. The International Licensing Examination for Hearing Health Professionals, administered by the International Hearing Society; or

b. A test provided by the Department or other organization.

9. "Practical examination" means a test:

a. Designated by the Department that demonstrates an applicant's proficiency in the practice of fitting and dispensing of hearing aids, and

b. Compliant with A.R.S. § 36-1924(A)(4).

10. "State licensing entity" means a state agency or board that approves licensure and takes disciplinary action of individuals or businesses that practice as a hearing aid dispenser.

11. "Temporary hearing aid dispenser" means a person who is licensed under A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 17 and this Article for a specified period of time under the sponsorship of a hearing aid dispenser also licensed under A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 17 and this Article.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-16-301

Section repealed, new Section adopted effective June 25, 1993 (Supp. 93-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 1998, effective 7/1/2014. Amended by final expedited rulemaking at 26 A.A.R. 835, effective 4/8/2020.