334.040 Exemptions from application of chapter.

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(1)This chapter shall not apply to a person while he or she is engaged in the practice of

fitting hearing instruments and assistive listening devices if his or her practice is

part of the academic curriculum of an accredited institution of higher education or

part of a program conducted by a public, charitable institution or nonprofit

organization, which is primarily supported by voluntary contributions.

(2)This chapter shall not be construed to prevent any person who is:

(a)A medical or osteopathic physician licensed to practice in the Commonwealth

of Kentucky from treating or fitting hearing instruments to the human ear,

which includes the making of ear molds; or

(b)An audiologist holding a certificate of clinical competence in audiology from

the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association so long as they do not

engage in the sale of hearing instruments.