1. 1. “Applicant” means an individual that submits an application and required documentation for approval to practice as a hearing aid dispenser.
2. 2. “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.
3. 3. “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.

4. 4. “Designated agent” means an individual who:

   1. a. Is authorized by an applicant or hearing aid dispenser [a person] to receive communications from the Department, including legal service of process;
   2. b. May file or sign documents on behalf of the applicant or hearing aid dispenser;
   3. c. Is a U.S. citizen or legal resident; and
   4. d. Has an Arizona address.
5. 5. “Disciplinary action” means a proceeding that is brought against a licensee by the Department under A.R.S. § 36-1934, R9-16-313, or a state specified in R9-16-308(A)(2).
6. 6. “GED” means a general education development test.

7. 7. “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:

   1. a. The International Licensing Examination for Hearing Health Professionals, administered by the International Hearing Society; or
   2. b. A test provided by the Department or other organization.

8. 8. “Practical examination” means a test:

   1. a. Designated by the Department that demonstrates an applicant’s proficiency in the practice of fitting and dispensing of hearing aids, and
   2. b. Compliant with A.R.S. § 36-1924(A)(4).
9. 9. “State licensing entity” means a state agency or board that approves licensure and takes disciplinary action of individuals that practice as a hearing aid dispenser.
10. 10. “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.

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

Historical Note

Section repealed, new Section adopted effective June 25, 1993 (Supp. 93-2). Section amended by exempt rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 1998, effective July 1, 2014 (Supp. 14-2).

Amended by final expedited rulemaking at 26 A.A.R. 835, with an immediate effective date of April 8, 2020 (Supp. 20-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 32 A.A.R. 511 (February 27, 2026, Issue 9), effective April 6, 2026 (Supp. 26-1).