Ch. 448                                     1993 LAWS OF MARYLAND

1.       Is at least 18 years old; and

2.       Before a hearing aid is provided:

A.      Signs a written waiver of the medical examination that
otherwise is required under subsection (b)(2)(ii) of this section; and

B.       Is given a copy of the signed waiver by the audiologist or
hearing aid [dealer] DISPENSER.

(2) Each audiologist or hearing aid [dealer] DISPENSER shall keep a copy
of each signed waiver given to an individual under this subsection.

2-314.2.

While providing or offering; to provide hearing aid services, an audiologist or a
hearing aid [dealer] DISPENSER may not:                                                           

(1)     Advertise a particular model, type, or kind of hearing aid for sale while
intending:

(i) 1. Not to allow an individual who responds to the advertisement
to buy the hearing aid advertised; or                                                               

2. To dissuade an individual who responds to the advertisement
from buying the hearing aid advertised; and

(ii) To obtain for a prospective buyer a model, type, or kind of hearing
aid that differs from that advertised; or

(2)     Falsely represent the use or availability of services or advice of a
physician for providing hearing aid services.                       

2-314.3.                                                                             

While providing or offering to provide hearing aid services, a hearing aid [dealer]
DISPENSER may not:                                                 

(1) Misrepresent the qualifications of the hearing aid [dealer] DISPENSER
by use of the word "doctor" or any similar word, abbreviation; or symbol; or

(2)     Misrepresent MISREPRESENT the place of business of the person by use
of the word "clinic" or any similar word, abbreviation; or symbol to indicate falsely that a
medical service is provided at that place.

2-314.5.                                                                               

While providing or offering to provide hearing aid services, an audioldgist or a
hearing aid [dealer] DISPENSER may not directly or indirectly give or offer to give
anything of value to another person who provides professional services to clients, if the
thing of value is given to induce the person receiving the thing of value to:

(1) Buy a product or service from the person giving the thing of value;

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