Section 788. Legislative intent

The legislature recognizes and acknowledges
  the  value  of  hearing  aids  to many individuals with hearing loss and
  recognizes the valuable service provided by hearing aid  dispensers  and
  dispensing  audiologists  to  such  individuals  by  providing access to
  appropriate amplification devices and other valuable services related to
  their use. Due to the large number of individuals with hearing loss  who
  do  not  use  hearing  aids,  the legislature furthermore recognizes the
  positive benefits of the increased use of hearing aids. It is the intent
  of the legislature and this  article  to  protect  the  hearing-impaired
  public  by  ensuring  competent,  honest  and  accountable dispensers of
  hearing aids who will protect the health,  safety  and  welfare  of  the
  people of this state.
    The  legislature  finds and declares that existing laws regulating the
  dispensing of hearing aids have been ineffective in  providing  adequate
  protection.  To  ensure  against consumer abuses and thereby protect the
  public,  the  legislature  determines  that  more  rigorous   education,
  training  and  business  practice  standards  should be applied to those
  persons registered to dispense hearing aids pursuant to this article. It
  is the intention of the legislature to apply  standards  to  more  fully
  protect  the  general public, and to ensure continued consumer access to
  safe, reliable and appropriate hearing aid dispensing services.