This chapter does not apply to:
(1) Hearing aid specialists licensed to fit and sell hearing aids pursuant to Chapter 25 of Title 40. Nothing in this chapter is in lieu of or shall conflict with or supersede Chapter 25 of Title 40 and the rights of those persons licensed under Chapter 25 of Title 40 or regulations promulgated pursuant to Chapter 25 of Title 40.
(2) Speech pathologists and audiologists licensed to fit and dispense hearing aids pursuant to Chapter 67 of Title 40. Nothing in this chapter is in lieu of or shall conflict with or supersede Chapter 67 of Title 40 and the rights of those persons licensed under Chapter 67 of Title 40 or regulations promulgated pursuant to Chapter 67 of Title 40.
(3) Any medical device, surgical device, or organ implanted or transplanted to the consumer.
HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 403, Section 1, eff June 8, 1998.
Editor's Note
1998 Act No. 403, Section 2, provides as follows:
"This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor and applies only to assistive technology devices sold or leased after January 1, 1999."