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The
Division
of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
staffs the hearing
aid dealer program. The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development adopts regulations to carry out
laws governing hearing aid dealers in Alaska. It makes
final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary actions
against people who violate licensing laws.
Applicants
must complete an application for licensure, pay
application
and license fees, and post a surety bond. A completed
Alaska Business License and
$200.00 fee are also required.
Regulated
Professions
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Hearing Aid Dealer
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Statutes
and Regulations
Alaska
Statutes are passed by the legislature. Regulations
(also called the Alaska Administrative Code) are rules
adopted by the department to implement, interpret, and
make specific the statutes. Both statutes and regulations
have the force of law.
AS
08.55 specifically applies to hearing aid dealers. AS
08.01 - 08.03 and regulations 12 AAC 02 apply to all
professions regulated by the division.
Proposed
regulations are advertised in Alaska newspapers and
we invite public comment on them. If you would like
to receive notice of proposed regulations, please write
to the regulations specialist and request that your
name be added to the Hearing Aid Dealers interested
parties list. Please advise us if you move or wish your
name removed from the mailing list.
National
Organizations
National
organizations may provide information on the regulation
of hearing aid dealers in other states.
Contact
Information
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Address: |
(907) 465-2534
(907) 465-2974
license@alaska.gov
P.O. Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806 |
Investigations/Complaints
To
file a complaint or to bring a matter pertaining
to the actions of a licensed, or unlicensed, professional
to the attention of our investigative staff, please
send an email to: investigations@alaska.gov
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