What are the primary responsibilities of the Board?

The primary responsibilities of the Board include enforcing regulations and issuing licenses. This is a critical function of the Board as it ensures that all hearing aid dealers and fitters operate under the established legal framework, adhering to standards that protect public health and welfare. By regulating the practice, the Board guarantees that only qualified individuals are licensed to provide services, thereby maintaining the quality of care and safeguarding consumers who rely on hearing aids and related services.

While promoting hearing aids and devices and conducting hearings and setting fees may be ancillary duties, they do not encompass the Board's principal responsibilities as defined by the governing statutes. The focus is on oversight and compliance to ensure that practitioners meet necessary qualifications, thereby placing a strong emphasis on the enforcement of regulations and the licensing process as foundational aspects of the Board's mission.