Code of Massachusetts Regulations
265 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF HEARING INSTRUMENT SPECIALISTS
Title 265 CMR 7.00 - Professional Competence and Conduct
Section 7.02 - Prohibition Against Deceptive Advertising and Fee Setting Practices
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) Deceptive Advertising. The following advertising practices are considered fraudulent, false, deceptive or misleading and are prohibited:
(2) All advertisements must include the name and license number of a licensee responsible for the content. Individuals licensed by the Board shall refer to themselves on all advertisements as licensed hearing instrument specialists.
(3) Fee Setting. Fees which are significantly greater than the usual and customary fees accepted by hearing instrument industry standards as evidenced by third party insurance payment rates, comparable market values and other industry standard indicators shall be considered unprofessional and improper and are prohibited.