AGENCY: Department of Commerce. Division of Professional Licensing
SERIES: 9785
TITLE: Hearing instrument licensing files
DATES: 1978-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by licensing number
DESCRIPTION: These files document applications, registrations, and licenses for hearing aid specialists. The Department of Commerce, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, issues licenses to qualified applicants. Applicants are required to submit a written, verified statement that they are at least 18 years of age, in good physical health, of good moral character, residents of the state of Utah, and will adhere to the rules and regulations established by the Advisory Committee of Hearing Aid Dealers. This committee establishes guidelines for examinations, administration of hearing aid banks, and specific educational requirements for applicants. The Department of Commerce collects fees for applications, renewals, and licenses (UCA 58-46-5 (1991). Information includes name, social security number, mailing and business address, residence, telephone number, gender, birthdate and birthplace, physical characteristics, educational background, and endorsements. Applicants are required to submit a photograph with their application.
RETENTION
Retain for 10 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 06/2006
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Computer data files: Retain in Office for 10 years and then delete.
Paper: For records prior to and including 2008. Retain in Office for 1 year and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 9 years and then destroy.
Paper: Retain in Office until scanned and quality checked and then destroy.
Microfilm master: Retain in Archives permanently.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Archives permanently.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical
The decision was made to hold previously filmed microfilm and microfiche licenses as a historical sample of one of the department's functions.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public. UCA 63G-2-301(2)(r) (2008)
SECONDARY DESIGNATION
Private. UCA 63G-2-302(2)(d) (2008), at-risk govt. employees 63G-2-303
Exempt. UCA 58-1-106(2)and(3) (2008)