The Hearing Aid Dispenser Program regulates the occupation by establishing standards for licensure and practice, and adopting rules to strengthen the practice. Hearing Aid Dispensers and Trainees should be aware of their obligations under Montana law and Administrative Rule.
The Montana Code Annotated (MCA) includes the laws passed by the Legislature that govern this profession. Professional and Occupational Licensing Laws can be found in Title 37, Chapter 1, Part 4. Known as the Uniform Regulatory Act, these statutes were passed in 1997.
The Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) are often referred to as regulations. The Department adopts administrative rules in order to administer the laws over which the Legislature has given the Department authority. The Department follows a process defined in law, the Montana Administrative Procedures Act, when they are proposing new rules or making changes to existing rules to ensure public participation. The Department files a public notice in the Montana Administrative Register (MAR) on any proposed rule changes or new rules. You can keep track of any rule changes by viewing MAR online.
The Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) at this site contain what should be the same text as the official version published by the Office of the Secretary of State. There is a possibility, however, that the content may vary from the official version. In addition, the format has been changed for viewing on this web site. A copy of the official ARM in official format can be obtained from the ARM Bureau of the Office of the Secretary of State, by emailing: SOSARM@mt.gov. A web version of the ARM published by the Secretary of State can be viewed at Secretary of State's Administrative Rules of Montana.
