§ 2–314.1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 2-314.1 (2026)
Title 2. Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech–language Pathologists, and Music Therapists
Subtitle 3
§ 2–314.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “medical examination” means a physical examination of the ear of an individual by an otolaryngologist, otologist, or other physician.
(b)
(1)
Before an audiologist or a hearing aid dispenser sells a hearing aid to an individual, the audiologist or hearing aid dispenser shall determine whether the individual has had a medical examination within the 6 months before the hearing aid service is to be provided.
(2)
Unless an audiologist or a hearing aid dispenser determines that an individual has had a medical examination within the period set under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the audiologist or hearing aid dispenser:
(i)
Shall give the individual a written recommendation that the individual obtain a medical examination; and
(ii)
Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, may not sell a hearing aid to the individual until the individual provides to the audiologist or the hearing aid dispenser satisfactory written evidence that the individual has had a medical examination within the 6 months before the hearing aid is provided.
(c)
(1)
An audiologist or a hearing aid dispenser may sell a hearing aid to an individual without complying with the requirements of subsection (b)(2)(ii) of this section only if the services are:
(i)
Limited to replacement of a hearing aid; or
(ii)
Provided to an individual who:
(1)
Is at least 18 years old; and
(2)
Before a hearing aid is provided, signs a written waiver of the medical examination that otherwise is required under subsection (b)(2)(ii) of this section.
(2)
Each audiologist or hearing aid dispenser shall keep a copy of each signed waiver.