Maine Code § 32-17104

Exemptions to audiology and speech-language pathology
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Nothing in this chapter may be construed as preventing or restricting: [PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C,
§3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]
1. Hearing aid dealer and fitter. A hearing aid dealer and fitter licensed under this chapter or
the holder of a trainee permit under this chapter from the fitting of hearing aids or the testing of hearing
for the purpose of fitting hearing aids;
[PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]
2. Individual holding valid and current credential. An individual who holds a valid and current
credential as a speech-language or hearing clinician, issued by the Department of Education, from
providing services within a local educational agency or an individual employed as a speech-language
pathologist or audiologist by the Federal Government, if the individual performs speech-language
pathology or audiology services solely within the confines or under the jurisdiction of the organization
by which that individual is employed. The individual may, without obtaining a license under this
chapter, consult with or disseminate research findings and other scientific information to speech-
language pathologists and audiologists outside the jurisdiction of the organization by which that
individual is employed. The individual may also offer lectures to the public for a fee, monetary or other,
without being licensed under this chapter. The individual may additionally elect to be subject to this
chapter; or
[PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]
3. Physician. A physician or osteopathic physician licensed by this State from testing, diagnosing
and treating medical problems related to disorders of language, speech or hearing, nor permitting a
speech-language pathologist or audiologist to practice medicine, surgery or other healing arts.
[PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §3 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 369, Pt. C, §5 (AFF).]
4. Individual enrolled in course leading to degree.
[PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §40 (RP).]
An individual who is enrolled in a course of study leading to a degree in speech-language pathology
or audiology at an accredited college or accredited university is exempt as long as such activities and
services constitute a part of the course of study. [PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §39 (NEW).]

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