Laws are set by the Alabama State Congress and form the base from which the Rules/Administrative Code is developed by the Hearing Instrument Dealers Board to insure the Laws are carried out to protect the citizens of our state.

​Laws: TiTLE 34
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​Rules: ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 445-X-1

Changes to the Code of Alabama 1975, Chapter 14 Title 34 were successfully submitted and passed in both the House and the Senate and was signed into law by the Governor in April 2016. These revised law changes, which serve to meet the current needs of the Hearing Instrument Dealers Board (HIDB) to operate administratively, economically, technically, and educationally in today's society. The laws became effective July 6, 2016. Additionally, the Administrative Code has also undergone revisions to match the Alabama Laws as part of the function of the Hearing Instrument Dealers Board and became effective August 26, 2016. 
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ADMINISTRATIVE Code 445-X-1
(REVISED  8/26/16)

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http://alabamaadministrativecode.state.al.us/docs/hear/445-X-1.pdf

ALABAMA LAW
​Chapter 14 Title 34
(revised 7/16)

• Article 1 General Provisions.
  • Section 34-14-1 Definitions.
  • Section 34-14-2 Licenses or permits - Required; display; duplicates; corporations, partnerships, etc.
  • Section 34-14-3 Licenses - Issuance; fees; certificates of endorsement.
  • Section 34-14-4 Licenses - Examination of applicants - Generally.
  • Section 34-14-5 Licenses - Examination of applicants - Scope.
  • Section 34-14-6 Licenses - Renewal; continuing education.
  • Section 34-14-7 Apprentice permit; fitter's license; supervision and training.
  • Section 34-14-8 Business address; mailing of notices by board.
  • Section 34-14-9 Complaint and hearing; appeal; disciplinary actions.
  • Section 34-14-10 Receipt to be furnished to person supplied with hearing instrument; persons under age 18 to be first examined by physician.
  • Section 34-14-11 Duties of board; review of appeals for exemption from certification; subpoenaing witness's testimony and records.
  • Section 34-14-12 Prohibited acts and practices.
  • Section 34-14-13 Chapter not applicable to certain persons and practices.
  • Section 34-14-14 Penalties.
• Article 2 Board of Hearing Instrument Dealers.
  • Section 34-14-30 Creation; composition; compensation.
  • Section 34-14-31 Attorney General to act as legal adviser.
  • Section 34-14-32 Meetings.
  • Section 34-14-33 Disposition of receipts; account of board.
  • Section 34-14-34 Fees.