Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians
Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations
[18 VAC 80 ‑ 20]
Chapter Information
| Description | Regulations establishing entry requirements and standards of conduct for hearing aid specialists. |
| State Authority | Title 54.1, Chapter 20 |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | To protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by regulating the fitting and dispensing of hearing aids in the least burdensome, costly and intrusive manner to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (5) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Kelley Smith / Executive Director |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 400 Richmond, VA 23233 |
| Email Address: | hasopt@dpor.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)367-8590 FAX: (866)245-9693 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| General Review of Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations | NOIRA | Stage complete. Comment period ended 11/08/2023. |
| Amendment to Expand Training Options for Applicants | Proposed | Stage complete. Comment period ended 11/10/2023. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HAS Fee Adjustment 2019 | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/01/2023. |
Amendments to Incorporate Changes from Marijuana Legalization
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2021. |
| Hearing Aid Specialists Passing Exam Score Validity | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/07/2022. |
| General Review 2014 | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2017. |
|
Board for Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2003. |
| Amendment to Hearing Aid Specialists Rules and Regulations | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2003. |
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Expanding Training Options for Applicants | ||
| Fee Adjustment 2014 | Final | Stage withdrawn on 01/02/2019 before the Secretary's office completed its review. |
| Fee Adjustment | Proposed | Stage withdrawn on 10/21/2013 before the Governor's office completed its review. |
| Amendments to Board for Hearing Aid Specialists Regulations 2012 | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 02/27/2014 after the comment period had ended. |
| Amend Board for Hearing Aid Specialists regulations. | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 02/06/2001 after the comment period had ended. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 11/1/2023 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 9/24/2019 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 12/30/2015 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 9/21/2011 Agency Completed | Amend | |
| 5/17/2013 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |