1. A. An applicant for initial licensure shall submit an application to the Department that includes:

   1. 1. The information and documents required in R9-16-303;

   2. 2. Documentation of passing the:

      1. a. Written hearing aid dispenser examination, and
      2. b. Practical examination; and
   3. 3. The fees specified in R9-16-316.

2. B. In addition to complying with subsections (A)(1) and (3), an applicant that may be eligible for licensure under A.R.S. § 36-1922 shall submit documentation to the Department that includes:

   1. 1. The name of each state that issued the applicant a current hearing aid dispenser license, including:

      1. a. The license number of each current hearing aid dispenser license, and
      2. b. The date each current hearing aid dispenser license was issued;
   2. 2. Documentation of the professional license or certification issued to the applicant by each state in which the applicant holds a professional license or certification;

   3. 3. For each state named in subsection (B)(1), a statement, signed and dated by the applicant, attesting that the applicant:

      1. a. Has been licensed or certified in another state for at least one year, with a scope of practice consistent with the scope of practice for which licensure is being requested;
      2. b. Has met minimum education requirements according to A.R.S. § 36-1923(A);
      3. c. Has not voluntarily surrendered a license or certification in any other state or country while under investigation for unprofessional conduct; and
      4. d. Does not have a complaint, allegation, or investigation pending before another regulatory entity in another state or country related to unprofessional conduct.
3. C. An initial hearing aid dispenser license is valid for two years from the date of issue for licensure.
4. D. If the Department does not issue an initial hearing aid dispenser license to an applicant, the Department shall return the license fee to the applicant.

Historical Note

Amended effective March 22, 1976 (Supp. 76-2). The Department of Health Services advises that this rule is preempted by Section 521(a) of the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 360K). See 21 CFR 808.53, effective November 10, 1980 (Supp. 80-6). Section repealed, new Section adopted effective June 25, 1993 (Supp. 93-2). Section repealed; new Section made by exempt rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 1998, effective July 1, 2014 (Supp. 14-2).

Section repealed; new Section made by final expedited rulemaking at 26 A.A.R. 835, with an immediate effective date of April 8, 2020 (Supp. 20-2).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).