Wisconsin Code § 459.01

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As used in this subchapter, unless the
context clearly indicates a different meaning:
(1b) “Cerumen” means a wax-like secretion from glands in
the external auditory canal.
(1d) “Deceptive advertising” means creating, using, or promoting the use of any advertising material, promotional literature, testimonial, guarantee, warranty, label, brand, insignia, or
other representation, however disseminated or published, which
is misleading, false, or untruthful.
(1m) “Examining board” means the hearing and speech examining board.
(2) “Hearing aid” means any wearable instrument or device
designed for or offered for the purpose of aiding or compensating
for impaired human hearing and any parts, attachments or accessories of such an instrument or device, except batteries and cords.
(3) “Hearing instrument specialist” means any person who is
or is required to be licensed under s. 459.05 to engage in the practice of ordering, fitting, and dealing in hearing aids.
(4) “License” means a license issued by the department under
s. 459.05, to hearing instrument specialists.
(5) “Practice of ordering, fitting, and dealing in hearing aids”
means the measurement of human hearing by means of an audiometer or by any other means accepted by the examining board
solely for the purpose of ordering the use of hearing aids or making selections, adaptations, or sales of prescription hearing aids
intended to compensate for impaired hearing. This term also includes making impressions for ear molds and includes cerumen
management in the course of examining ears, taking ear impressions, or fitting prescription hearing aids by an individual who
holds a certificate to engage in cerumen management under s.
459.115.
(6) “Sell” or “sale” means a transfer for a consideration of title or of the right to use.
(7) “Trainee permit” means a temporary permit issued while
the applicant is in training to become a licensed hearing instrument specialist.

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