3 Colo. Code Regs. § 711-1.6

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 3 CCR 711-1.6 - Written Disclosures to Purchasers

The purpose of this rule is clarify the type of written disclosures to be provided to purchasers of hearing aids pursuant to sections 12-230-301(3), 12-230-502, and 6-1-701(1)(c)(I)(A), C.R.S. that will protect such purchasers and that are necessary for the enforcement and administration of Article 230 of Title 12.

A. Licensees shall identify themselves by listing their name, license type (i.e., hearing aid provider), license number, business address and telephone number on every contract or purchase agreement for the sale of a hearing aid.

1. It must be disclosed that

B. Licensees shall include provisions on all contracts and purchase agreements stating the following:

1. Hearing aid providers and apprentices are regulated by the Division of Professions and Occupations.

2. An apprentice is not permitted to sell hearing aids independently of the supervising licensed hearing aid provider.

3. Any complaints can be filed against the licensee with the Office of Hearing Aid Provider Licensure within the Division of Professions and Occupations.

4. The Office of Hearing Aid Provider Licensure's website, address, and telephone number.

5. The Licensee will provide proof of surety bond or liability insurance the consumer upon request.

6. Notice of thirty-day rescission period in accordance with section 12-230-502(1)(e), C.R.S.

C. If any part of the purchase price of a hearing aid, including any fees for services, is to be non-refundable, the following disclosures of all non-refundable charges are required on the contract or purchase agreement and must be clearly stated as non-refundable:

1. A separate line item clearly stated as non-refundable, the total cost of all non-refundable charges related to the purchase of the hearing aids that are not included in the purchase price of the hearing aids such as: fitting and consultation fees, rehabilitation services, and/or non-refundable parts, attachments, or accessories that are disposable, one-time use, or similar products of low cost, e.g. batteries and cords.

2. A provision that clearly identifies all professional services including, but not limited to, those listed in paragraph 1 above, and the exact charge for each service.

3 CCR 711-1.6

42 CR 13, July 10, 2019, effective 7/30/2019

43 CR 03, February 10, 2020, effective 1/1/2020

43 CR 07, April 10, 2020, effective 4/30/2020

43 CR 22, November 25, 2020, effective 12/15/2020

44 CR 09, May 10, 2021, effective 5/30/2021

44 CR 20, October 25, 2021, effective 11/14/2021

45 CR 11, June 10, 2022, effective 6/30/2022

45 CR 17, September 10, 2022, effective 8/15/2022

45 CR 16, August 25, 2022, effective 9/14/2022

45 CR 21, November 10, 2022, effective 11/30/2022