{"data":{"id":"us-me/32-m.r.s.-17104","jurisdiction":"us-me","citation":"32 M.R.S. §17104","heading":"Exemptions to audiology and speech-language pathology","body":"Nothing in this chapter may be construed as preventing or restricting:\n1.  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;\n2.  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\n3.  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.\n4.  Individual enrolled in course leading to degree.\nAn 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.","path":["TITLE 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS","CHAPTER 137: BOARD OF SPEECH, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING","SUBCHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS"],"source_url":"https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/32/title32sec17104.html","current_through":"October 1, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:12:37Z","sha256":"e17acdb1259a2d03a00b07e8aa838f63f4adf7978b35c49cb7c009c2cd55d77b","source_id":"us-me","stale":false,"prev":"us-me/32-m.r.s.-17103","next":"us-me/32-m.r.s.-17104-a"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}