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This bill amends existing Maine law regarding hearing aid sales to individuals 18 years of age or younger by creating an exception to the current requirement of obtaining a physician's written statement after a recent ear or hearing examination. Specifically, the bill allows hearing aid dealers to sell a replacement hearing aid without a recent medical examination under certain circumstances: if the prospective purchaser typically uses a hearing aid, is seeking to replace a lost, stolen, broken, or failing hearing aid, and is unable to attend an examination due to being too ill or infirm to do so safely. The bill maintains the existing provision that protects individuals who object to ear or hearing examinations on religious grounds. The change aims to provide more flexibility for hearing aid users who need quick replacements, while still generally preserving the original intent of ensuring proper medical oversight for hearing aid sales to minors and individuals with potential medical concerns.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1413&snum=132