WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor                      Ch. 23

(4)  Selection and adaptation of hearing aids and
testing of aids.

(5)  Basic repair and maintenance of aids.

(6)  Taking ear mold impressions.

(7)  Other skills as may be required for the fitting
of hearing aids.

[(c) [No examination of any established association of
hearing aid dealers or manufacturers may be used.] Examinations
shall be changed annually.]

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the Laws of
Maryland read as follows:

Article - Business Occupations

8-304.

(e) [(1)] The Board shall use a new examination at least
once a year.

[(2) The Board may not give an examination that an
association of hearing aid dealers or manufacturers prepares.]

SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That Section 1 of
this Act shall take effect July 1, 1989 and remain in effect
until the taking effect of Section 2.

SECTION 4. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That Section 2 of
this Act shall take effect October 1, 1989, contingent on the

taking effect of Chapter ___ (S.B. 1) of the Acts of the General

Assembly of 1989. However, if Chapter ___ does not become

effective, then Section 2 of this Act may not take effect and
shall be null and void without the necessity of further action by
the General Assembly.

Approved April 11, 1989.

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