18VAC80. Board For Hearing Aid Specialists And Opticians
VAC AGENCY NO. 80
BOARD FOR HEARING AID SPECIALISTS AND OPTICIANS
AGENCY SUMMARY
The Board for Hearing Aid Specialists and Opticians is a separate agency within the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. The director of the department acts as the board's secretary and administrative officer. Code of Virginia, Title 54.1, Chapter 3. See the summary for the department for the powers and duties applicable to all regulatory boards. Code of Virginia, Title 54.1, Chapter 2.
The board is authorized to (i) license individuals who fit or deal in hearing aids; (ii) license opticians; (iii) set standards for licensure and professional conduct; and (iv) promulgate regulations for those purposes. Code of Virginia, Title 54.1, Chapter 15.
Regulations are available from the board's office at 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233. Internet address: http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/HAS-Opticians/
Rev. 09/2018