General Laws of Massachusetts (Last Updated: January 16, 2020) |
PART I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT |
TITLE XVI. PUBLIC HEALTH |
CHAPTER 112. REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS |
SECTION 1. Duties of director of professional licensure |
SECTION 1A. Issuance of license or certificate to engage in business or profession; statement of obligation to report certain injuries of children |
SECTION 2A. Acceptance of certificate in lieu of examination for registration as qualified physician; fee |
SECTION 2B. Schools for training medical laboratory technologists; inspection; approval; approving authority |
SECTION 2C. Schools for training medical X–ray technicians; approval; inspection; approving authority |
SECTION 2D. Professional relationships preventing physician from providing administrative or judicial testimony |
SECTION 3. Examinations |
SECTION 4. Record of registered physicians; annual report |
SECTION 5A. Physician's license restrictions |
SECTION 5B. Reports of disciplinary action by professional medical organizations |
SECTION 5C. Reports by insurers of medical malpractice claims or actions; liability |
SECTION 5D. Reports of violations by public officers or employees |
SECTION 5E. Reports by physicians of settlements or arbitration awards; filing; penalty |
SECTION 5F. Reports of violations by health care providers; discrimination; liability of employers; exemption |
SECTION 5G. Communication with professional organizations or board; liability; counsel fees and costs |
SECTION 5H. Incompetency or impairment of physician; physical or mental examination; court order; report |
SECTION 5I. Surgical and other procedures; report of data regarding results |
SECTION 5J. Annual report to special commission on medical malpractice |
SECTION 5K. Prioritization of investigations; rules and regulations |
SECTION 5L. Standards for physicians who read and interpret mammography |
SECTION 5M. Physician investment in for-profit hospitals and health maintenance organizations; regulations |
SECTION 5N. Professional development training module on suicide prevention through reduction of access to lethal means |
SECTION 6. Unauthorized or unregistered practice of medicine; penalties |
SECTION 7. Application of Secs. 2 to 6 and Sec. 8 |
SECTION 8. Recording of certificate of registration as a physician by city or town clerk; fee; records |
SECTION 8A. Use of term ''physician'' in title, advertisement, etc.; penalties |
SECTION 9. Limited registration; fees; qualifications; revocation |
SECTION 9A. Medical students; limited practice of medicine under supervision |
SECTION 9B. Temporary registration of qualified physician |
SECTION 9C. Definitions applicable to Secs. 9C to 9K |
SECTION 9D. Application of Secs. 9C to 9K |
SECTION 9E. Physician assistants; medical services; supervision; legal responsibility |
SECTION 9F. Board of registration of physician assistants; duties |
SECTION 9G. Record of registered physician assistants and programs; annual report |
SECTION 9H. Investigative and disciplinary powers of board |
SECTION 9I. Registration of physician assistants; applications; requirements |
SECTION 9J. Unauthorized use of title of physician assistant; fraud |
SECTION 9K. Approval of education and training programs for physician assistants |
SECTION 10. Application of medicine and its practice to osteopathy and its practice |
SECTION 11. Prohibition of certain acts by osteopaths |
SECTION 12. Disclosure of information relative to venereal disease by registered physician |
SECTION 12A. Report of treatment of wounds, burns, overdose and injuries resulting from discharge of firearm; penalty |
SECTION 12A1/2. Reporting treatment of victim of rape or sexual assault; penalty |
SECTION 12B. Emergency care of injured persons; exemption from civil liability |
SECTION 12C. Immunity of physician or nurse administering immunization or other protective programs |
SECTION 12D. Prescriptions of interchangeable drug products; notification of substitute for narrow therapeutic index immunosuppressant drug for treatment of organ or tissue transplant |
SECTION 12E. Drug dependent minors; consent to medical care; liability for payment; records |
SECTION 12F. Emergency treatment of minors |
SECTION 12G. Disclosure of information by physicians and other medical providers |
SECTION 12G1/2. Physician reporting of diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease to family member or legal personal representative of patient |
SECTION 12H. Prescriptions on hospital or clinic blanks; printing of physician's name required |
SECTION 12I. Abortion or sterilization procedures; refusal of hospital or health facility staff members or employees to participate |
SECTION 12J. Experimentation on human fetuses prohibited; medical procedures authorized; consent; approval; civil and criminal liability and proceedings; severability |
SECTION 12K. Definitions applicable to Secs. 12L to 12U |
SECTION 12L. Abortion; pregnancy existing for less than 24 weeks |
SECTION 12M. Abortion; pregnancy existing for 24 weeks or more |
SECTION 12N. Violation of Sec. 12L or 12N; punishment |
SECTION 12O. Abortion performed pursuant to Sec. 12M; protection of unborn child |
SECTION 12P. Abortion performed pursuant to Sec. 12M; preservation of life and health of child |
SECTION 12Q. Restrictions on abortions performed under Sec. 12L or 12M; emergency excepted |
SECTION 12S. Consent to abortion; form; persons less than eighteen years of age |
SECTION 12T. Violations of Secs. 12O to 12R; punishment |
SECTION 12U. Enjoining performance of abortion |
SECTION 12V. Exemption of certain individuals rendering emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation from liability |
SECTION 12V1/2. Exemption of automatic external defibrillator providers from liability |
SECTION 12W. Sterilization operations; consent |
SECTION 12X. Restrictive covenants upon physicians rendered unenforceable |
SECTION 12Y. Medicare assignment policy; posting |
SECTION 12Z. Reports of dog bites |
SECTION 12AA. Referral for physical therapy; ownership interest; disclosure |
SECTION 12BB. Lead poisoning screening |
SECTION 12CC. Health care providers; inspection of records |
SECTION 12DD. Administration of long-term antibiotic therapy upon diagnosis of Lyme disease |
SECTION 12EE. Substitution of interchangeable biological product by pharmacist |
SECTION 12FF. Immunity of person administering naloxone or other opioid antagonist to person experiencing opiate-related overdose |
SECTION 12GG. Dispensing of 90–day supply for prescribed topical ophthalmic products |
SECTION 13. Podiatry; definition; application of Secs. 13 to 23 |
SECTION 14. Practice of podiatry; holding out as a registered podiatrist |
SECTION 15. Preparation and distribution of forms for applications for registration by the board of registration in podiatry; examinations |
SECTION 16A. Limited registration of podiatrists |
SECTION 16B. Students of podiatric medicine; limited practice |
SECTION 16C. Temporary registration of podiatrists |
SECTION 17. Examinations |
SECTION 17A. Records of board of registration in podiatry; rules and regulations; reports; investigation of complaints |
SECTION 17B. Liability of persons filing complaint, reporting or providing information or assisting the board of registration in podiatry |
SECTION 18. Refusal to issue certificate of registration in podiatry; revocation |
SECTION 19. Unprofessional conduct; definition; regulation by board |
SECTION 20. Suspension of certificate of registration in podiatry |
SECTION 21. Recording of certificate of registration in podiatry by city or town clerk; fee; records |
SECTION 21A. Prescriptions on hospital or clinic blanks; printing of podiatrist's name required |
SECTION 22. Penalties |
SECTION 23. Repealed, 1937, 425, Sec. 13 |
SECTION 23A. Definitions applicable to Secs. 23A to 23P |
SECTION 23B. Board of allied health professions; examinations; applications for licensure; fees; renewal of license |
SECTION 23C. Athletic trainers, occupational therapists or physical therapists or assistants; practice upon filing of license application |
SECTION 23D. Athletic trainers, occupational therapists or physical therapists or assistants; licensing of persons registered or licensed in other states, territories, etc.; fees |
SECTION 23E. Limitation of application of section to other practices, services or activities |
SECTION 23F. Athletic trainers; qualifications |
SECTION 23G. Occupational therapists; qualifications |
SECTION 23H. Occupational therapy assistant; qualifications |
SECTION 23I. Physical therapist; qualifications |
SECTION 23J. Physical therapist assistants; qualifications |
SECTION 23K. Revocation, suspension, etc. of licensee |
SECTION 23L. Practice of medicine or other form of healing by athletic trainer, occupational therapist or physical therapist or assistants |
SECTION 23M. Rules and regulations of board of allied health professions; record of proceedings; roster of licensees |
SECTION 23M1/2. Practice settings of licensees; regulations |
SECTION 23N. Athletic trainers; necessity of license |
SECTION 23O. Occupational therapists or assistants; necessity of license; use of letters, abbreviations, etc. |
SECTION 23P. Physical therapists or assistants; necessity of license;; use of letters, abbreviations, etc. |
SECTION 23P1/2. Physical therapist; disclosure of referring physician's ownership interest |
SECTION 23Q. Citation |
SECTION 23R. Definitions applicable to Secs. 23R to 23BB |
SECTION 23S. Board of respiratory care; examination of candidates; application for license; renewal of license |
SECTION 23T. Supervised practice pending examination results |
SECTION 23U. Licensing as respiratory therapist without examination |
SECTION 23V. Limitation of application of Secs. 23R to 23BB to other practices, services or activities |
SECTION 23W. Respiratory therapists; qualifications |
SECTION 23X. Revocation or suspension of respiratory therapist license |
SECTION 23Y. Unauthorized practice of medicine by respiratory therapist |
SECTION 23Z. Rules and regulations of the board of respiratory care; roster of licensees |
SECTION 23AA. Unauthorized practice of respiratory care |
SECTION 23BB. Voluntary emergency care or treatment by respiratory therapist; exemption from liability |
SECTION 24. Registration of pharmacists; examination; fees |
SECTION 24A. Records of board of registration in pharmacy; expiration of registrations; renewals; reinstatement; fees; continuing education requirements; audits |
SECTION 24B. Standards for schools of pharmacy; certificates of approval; courses |
SECTION 24B1/2. Pharmacist collaborative practice agreements; collaborative drug therapy management |
SECTION 24B3/4. Implementation of collaborative drug therapy management; rules and regulations |
SECTION 24C. Pharmacy technicians; registration |
SECTION 24D. Complaints relating to pharmacy technicians; investigation; discipline |
SECTION 24E. Person acting as pharmacy technician without being registered; misdemeanor; punishment |
SECTION 24F. Pharmacy technician change of address; written notification |
SECTION 24G. Pharmacy interns |
SECTION 24H. Rehabilitation program for registered pharmacists and pharmacy interns and technicians with substance use issue |
SECTION 25. Records of board of registration in pharmacy; annual reports |
SECTION 25A. Annual report of investigatory or disciplinary actions conducted by the board of registration in pharmacy; availability |
SECTION 26. Display of certificate of registration from the board of registration in pharmacy |
SECTION 27. Complaints against registered pharmacists; notice; hearing |
SECTION 28. Decision of board of registration in pharmacy; effect |
SECTION 29. Suspension of certificate of registration of registered pharmacist |
SECTION 30. Unlawful dispensing of controlled substances; penalties; clerical and ministerial supportive services excepted |
SECTION 31. Repealed, 1983, 282, Sec. 2 |
SECTION 32. Investigation of complaints; participation in national data reporting system |
SECTION 33. Access to documents by registered pharmacists against whom a complaint or charge is pending |
SECTION 34. Certificate of conviction of pharmacist; notification of board |
SECTION 35. Repealed, 1974, 326, Sec. 2 |
SECTION 36. Continuance of business of deceased or incapacitated registered pharmacists |
SECTION 36A. Sale, distribution or delivery, at wholesale, of drugs or medicines; license |
SECTION 36B. Sale, distribution or delivery, at wholesale, of drugs or medicines; license fee; qualification; renewal |
SECTION 36C. Use of words ''wholesale druggist''; inspection and investigation of wholesale dealers; reports of violations; complaints |
SECTION 36D. Penalties |
SECTION 36E. Outsourcing facilities; registration |
SECTION 37. Drug business; definition |
SECTION 38. Transaction of retail drug business; registration; permit; display of permit |
SECTION 39. Registration; permits; fees; rendering of final decision; establishment of specialty pharmacy licensure categories |
SECTION 39A. Restricted pharmacies; registration |
SECTION 39B. Nuclear pharmacies |
SECTION 39C. Long-term care pharmacy and home infusion pharmacy |
SECTION 39E. Repealed, 2008, 451, Sec. 71 |
SECTION 39F. Compounding and distribution of sterile or complex non-sterile drug preparation prohibited without license; adherence to current standards under cGMP |
SECTION 39G. Retail sterile compounding pharmacies; licensure; designation of manager of record; inspection and quality assurance procedures; supplementary regulations |
SECTION 39H. Retail complex non-sterile compounding pharmacies; licensure; designation of manager of record; inspection and quality assurance procedures; supplementary regulations |
SECTION 39I. Institutional sterile compounding pharmacies; licensure; designation of manager or record; inspection and quality assurance procedures; supplementary regulations |
SECTION 40. Suspension or revocation of registration and permit; notice; hearing |
SECTION 41. Repealed, 2014, 159, Sec. 19 |
SECTION 41A. Patent and proprietary medicines; non-controlled substances; exemption from regulation |
SECTION 42. Repealed, 2014, 159, Sec. 19 |
SECTION 275. Sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts |
SECTION 42C. Advisory committee to the board of registration in pharmacy |
SECTION 42D. Assessment of penalty against licensed pharmacy for violation of regulation or administrative rule or for failure to comply with order to correct violation |
SECTION 43. Powers and duties of board of registration of dentistry; records; annual reports |
SECTION 43A. Definitions |
SECTION 44. Notification of board of office address; fees, default; lists; display of name |
SECTION 45. Registration of dentists; applications; examinations and re-examinations; fees; participation in medical assistance program; certificate; alien applicants |
SECTION 45A. Limited registration of dentists; renewal; revocation |
SECTION 45B. Temporary registration of dentists; prerequisites; fee; restrictions on practice; revocation |
SECTION 45C. Registration of dentists; fee waived for certain volunteer practitioners; scope of practice restricted; contents of application |
SECTION 46. Reputable dental college; definition |
SECTION 46A. Reexamination for competency |
SECTION 47. Examination |
SECTION 48. Reciprocity certificate for dentist lawfully in practice for at least five years in another state; fee |
SECTION 49. Operation of dental office under name of owner; exception |
SECTION 50. Practicing dentistry; definition; identification of removable dental prosthesis |
SECTION 50A. Prescriptions on hospital or clinic blanks; printing of dentist's name required |
SECTION 51. Dental hygienists |
SECTION 511/2. Registration of dental assistants |
SECTION 51A. Continuing education; rules and regulations |
SECTION 52. Penalties for violations regarding licensing of dental professionals |
SECTION 52A. Illegal advertising; dental referral service disclosure |
SECTION 52B. Conviction for illegal advertising; revocation or suspension of registration of dentist or dental hygienist |
SECTION 52C. Illegal advertisement by persons engaged in dental business relating to dentures and bridges |
SECTION 52D. Suspension, revocation or cancellation of certificate, registration, license or authority upon conviction of felony related to practice of dentistry |
SECTION 52E. Repeated irregularities in billing third party payers; disciplinary proceedings |
SECTION 52F. Suspension of or refusal to renew registrant's license; hearing |
SECTION 52G. Persons filing complaint or providing information to board; liability |
SECTION 53. Application of Secs. 43 to 52; treatment by registered physician or registered dentist from another state |
SECTION 54. Board of registration in veterinary medicine; power to make by-laws and rules; quorum |
SECTION 54A. Definitions applicable to Secs. 54 to 60 |
SECTION 55. Registration of veterinarians; examinations; certificate; fees; renewal of licenses; revocation |
SECTION 55A. Graduates of non-approved veterinary schools; waiver of requirements; rules and regulations |
SECTION 56. Examinations |
SECTION 56A. Temporary permits to practice veterinary medicine; revocation |
SECTION 56B. Prescriptions on hospital or clinic blanks; printing of veterinarian's name required |
SECTION 56C. Out-of-state veterinarians; examination; registration; reciprocity |
SECTION 56D. Schools of veterinary medicine; institutional license |
SECTION 56E. Veterinary students; clinical training; licensing exemption |
SECTION 57. Register of registered veterinarians; annual reports; investigation of complaints |
SECTION 58. Practicing veterinary medicine; definition |
SECTION 58A. Emergency care to animals; exemption from civil liability |
SECTION 58A1/2. Dispensing of compounded drugs to companion animals by veterinarians |
SECTION 58B. Reports of suspected acts of cruelty to animals; veterinarians; immunity from liability; failure to report |
SECTION 59. Illegal practice of veterinary medicine; penalty; powers of board; causes for revocation of license |
SECTION 59A. Disposal of abandoned animals; notice |
SECTION 60. Application of Secs. 54 to 59; emergency advice or service |
SECTION 60A. Definitions applicable to Secs. 60A to 60L |
SECTION 60B. Application for registration as architect; fees; examinations |
SECTION 60C. Submission of evidence of education and experience; examinations; exemption from written examination; rules and regulations |
SECTION 60D. Renewals of certificates of registration as architect; fee |
SECTION 60E. Display of certificate of registration as architect; issuance of duplicate certificates; fee |
SECTION 60F. Seal of registered architect |
SECTION 60G. Revocation, suspension or annulment of certificate of registration as architect; disciplining of registrant; grounds |
SECTION 60H. Charges against architect; hearing; notice; revocation, suspension or annulment of certificate; notice to secretary of state; re-issue of certificate |
SECTION 60I. Certificate of registration; prima facie evidence |
SECTION 60J. Roster of registered architects |
SECTION 60K. Practice of architecture; use of titles; display of signs and other advertising matter |
SECTION 60L. Services in practice of architecture; plans and specifications; registered professional engineer; employees; landscape architects; partnership or corporation; non-resident architects |
SECTION 60M. Determination of services as practice of architecture; finality; fraud |
SECTION 60N. Certificate of registration as architect emeritus |
SECTION 60O. Enforcement by board of registration of architects; attorney general; duties |
SECTION 60P. Punishment for violations of Secs. 60A to 60N |
SECTION 60Q. Immunity from liability for professionals providing services related to natural disaster or catastrophe |
SECTION 61. Suspension, revocation or cancellation of certificate, registration, license or authority by boards; disciplinary measures; sanctions; student loan defaulters; review |
SECTION 61A. Sale of tobacco products within buildings, facilities or grounds of health care institutions |
SECTION 62. Hearings |
SECTION 63. Pendency of action before criminal court; delay; pendency of charge before board; continuance |
SECTION 64. Review by supreme judicial court of suspension, revocation or cancellation order; decree; standards of review by other courts |
SECTION 65. Practice during suspension, revocation or cancellation; civil administrative penalties; notice; expiration and renewal of license; court orders |
SECTION 65A. Unlicensed practice of trade or profession for which license is required; penalties |
SECTION 65B. Board authority to suspend or refuse to renew license; hearing; judicial review |
SECTION 65C. Investigative conference meetings; access to meeting records |
SECTION 65D. Assessed penalties; allocation of funds |
SECTION 65E. Reporting of action against individual practicing a trade or profession on suspended, revoked or cancelled license to attorney general |
SECTION 65F. Fee for reinstating lapsed or expired license issued by a board of registration under the supervision of the division of professional licensure |
SECTION 66. Practice of optometry; definition |
SECTION 66A. Diagnostic pharmaceutical agents; utilization |
SECTION 66B. Therapeutic pharmaceutical agents and therapeutic contact lenses; utilization; prescriptions |
SECTION 67. Board of registration in optometry; records; inspection; rules and regulations; reports |
SECTION 68. Registration of optometrists; examinations; fees; certificate; exemption from written examination; participation in medical assistance program |
SECTION 68A. Examination for use of diagnostic pharmaceutical agents |
SECTION 68B. Examination for use of therapeutic pharmaceutical agents |
SECTION 69. Annual license fees; revocation of certificate; renewal of registration, educational requirement |
SECTION 70. Recording of certificate of registration in optometry by city or town clerk; fees; display of certificate |
SECTION 71. Refusal to grant certificate in optometry; revocation or suspension; hearing; notice; renewal |
SECTION 72. Name of optometric practice |
SECTION 72A. Unlawful practice of optometry; violation of rules and regulations; penalties |
SECTION 73. Application of Secs. 66 to 72A |
SECTION 73A. Advertisements for sale price of eyeglasses, contact lenses or eyeglass frames; restrictions; violations; penalties |
SECTION 73B. Practice of optometry on premises selling eyeglasses, lenses or frames; unauthorized receipt of fees from practice of optometry |
SECTION 73C. Dispensing optician; definition |
SECTION 73D. Licensing of dispensing opticians |
SECTION 73E. Applications for registration as dispensing optician; examinations; licenses; fees; exemption from written examination |
SECTION 73F. Records of board of registration of dispensing opticians; annual reports; rules and regulations |
SECTION 73G. Dispensing optician license fees |
SECTION 73H. Refusal to grant license; suspension; revocation; hearing; notice |
SECTION 73I. Unlicensed practice as dispensing optician; penalties |
SECTION 73J. Application of Secs. 73C to 73L to registered physicians or optometrists |
SECTION 73K. Certification as apprentice dispensing optician; application; fee; certificate; powers of apprentice |
SECTION 73L. Revocation of order of suspension; granting of new licenses; hearing |
SECTION 73M. Sellers of ready-to-wear magnifying spectacles or eyeglasses; applicability of law |
SECTION 74. Registration of nurses; examinations; fees; certificate; rules and regulations; continuing education relating to the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cognitive impairments |
SECTION 74B. Repealed, 1967, 195, Sec. 1 |
SECTION 74C. Advisory council on continuing education; membership; appointment |
SECTION 74D. Contracts or agreements; restrictive covenants on nurses or practical nurses void |
SECTION 75. Examinations |
SECTION 76. Reciprocity registration as nurse or practical nurse; fee |
SECTION 76A. Nurses registered in other jurisdictions; temporary registration |
SECTION 76B. Canadian nurse licensure; reciprocity |
SECTION 77. Investigation of complaints; national data reporting systems |
SECTION 78. Records of board of registration in nursing; inspection; annual report |
SECTION 79. Rules and regulations of board of registration in nursing |
SECTION 80. Violations of provisions relating to professional nursing |
SECTION 80A. Violations of provisions relating to practical nursing |
SECTION 80B. Nursing practice; advanced practice; licensed practical nurses |
SECTION 80C. Nurse-midwife; designation |
SECTION 80D. Nurse-midwifery advisory committee |
SECTION 80E. Nurse practitioners or psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists; power to order therapeutics and tests; issuance of written prescriptions |
SECTION 80F. Rehabilitation program to assist nurses with substance abuse disorders; establishment; functions; rehabilitation evaluation committees; program participants |
SECTION 80G. Nurse-midwives; authority to order and interpret tests and prescribe medications; clinical relationship with obstetrician-gynecologist; standards of care |
SECTION 80H. Nurse anesthetist; power to issue prescriptions and order tests and therapeutics |
SECTION 80I. Required signature, certification, etc. by physician relating to physical or mental health; fulfillment by nurse practitioner |
SECTION 81. Application of Secs. 80 to 80A; government employees |
SECTION 81A. Inspection and approval of schools for nurses |
SECTION 81B. Approval of schools for nurses in other states |
SECTION 81C. Rules and regulations relative to nursing schools |
SECTION 81D. Definitions applicable to Secs. 81D to 81T |
SECTION 81E. Registration as professional engineers and as professional land surveyors; examination; rules and regulations of board; seal |
SECTION 81F. Moneys received by secretary of board; bond |
SECTION 81G. Clerical and other assistance |
SECTION 81H. Record of proceedings of board of registration of professional engineers and of land surveyors; register of applications for registration; prima facie evidence; annual report to governor |
SECTION 81I. Roster of registered professional engineers and land surveyors |
SECTION 81J. Registration as professional engineer or land surveyor; qualifications |
SECTION 81K. Form and content of application for registration; fees |
SECTION 81L. Time and place of examination; scope; methods of procedure; re-examinations |
SECTION 81M. Certificate of registration; prima facie evidence; seal of registrant |
SECTION 81N. Expiration of certificates; notice; renewal; fee; reinstatement |
SECTION 81O. Repealed, 1970, 707, Sec. 11 |
SECTION 81P. Reprimand and suspension of registration; revocation of certificate of registration as professional engineer or land surveyor; charges; hearing |
SECTION 81Q. Reissuance of certificate after revocation; duplicate certificates; fee |
SECTION 81R. Limitation of application of sections to other practices, services or activities |
SECTION 81S. Appeal from action of board of registration of professional engineers and of land surveyors |
SECTION 81T. Unauthorized practice of engineering or land surveying; penalties; duties of attorney general |
SECTION 82. Definitions applicable to Secs. 82 to 87 |
SECTION 84. Issuance and renewal of certificates; fees; expiration of registration; refusal to issue or renew; suspension or revocation |
SECTION 84A. Violations; investigation by board of registration in embalming and funeral directing; hearing; notice; review of decision |
SECTION 84B. Itemized list of funeral costs |
SECTION 84C. Requirement that funeral directors make organ donation information available |
SECTION 85. Rules and regulations of board of registration in embalming and funeral directing; enforcement; records; inspection; annual reports; investigations; lists |
SECTION 85A. Reciprocal agreements with other states |
SECTION 86. Display of certificate of registration in embalming, funeral directing or establishment certificate |
SECTION 87. Unlawful embalming; engaging in business of funeral directing without registration; penalty |
SECTION 87A. Definitions applicable to Secs. 87A to 87E1/2 |
SECTION 87A1/2. Board of public accountancy; powers; rules; certificate of certified public accountant |
SECTION 87A3/4. Individuals or firms practicing public accountancy; liability for damages in civil actions involving claim or defense of fraud |
SECTION 87B. Public accountancy; licenses; individuals |
SECTION 87B1/2. Public accountancy; licenses; firms |
SECTION 87C. Repealed, 2010, 22, Sec. 15 |
SECTION 87C1/2. Public accountancy; revocation or suspension of certificate or license; discipline; investigations; complaint; hearing; order; judicial review; modification of order |
SECTION 87D. Public accountancy; nonlicensed persons or firms; restrictions; titles; use; misleading names or designations; certificates or licenses granted in foreign countries |
SECTION 87D1/2. Public accountancy; injunctions or restraining orders to prohibit unauthorized practices; criminal proceedings |
SECTION 87E. Public accountancy; records incidental to rendering services; confidential information |
SECTION 87E1/2. Public accountancy; reviewer disclosure of materials relating to quality reviews; liability |
SECTION 87F to 87P. Repealed, 2014, 236, Sec. 35 |
SECTION 87Q. Repealed, 1963, 510, Sec. 2 |
SECTION 87R,87S. Repealed, 2014, 236, Sec. 35 |
SECTION 87T. Definitions applicable to Secs. 87T to 87KK |
SECTION 87U. Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; registration of students; practice upon paying customers |
SECTION 87V. Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; rules and regulations; examinations; specialty limited licenses |
SECTION 87W. Licensing of demonstrators; licensing of hairdresser, barber, cosmetologist, aesthetician, operator or instructor as demonstrator; fees; place of demonstrations |
SECTION 87X. Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; misrepresentation or false, fraudulent or misleading statements by licensee prohibited |
SECTION 87Y. Repealed, 2014, 236, Sec. 36 |
SECTION 87Z. Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; reciprocity licensing; additional education requirement |
SECTION 87AA. Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; operation of licensed shops and mobile businesses; fee; change of location |
SECTION 87BB. Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; licensing of schools; fee; examination and licensing of instructors; rules and regulations |
SECTION 87CC. Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; licensing fees; renewal fees; renewal cycle and period |
SECTION 87DD. Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrology, hairdressing and manicuring; entry into shops or schools; inspection; complaints; investigation |
SECTION 87EE. Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; revocation or suspension of license |
SECTION 87FF. Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; re-licensing; revocation of suspension |
SECTION 87GG. Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; expiration of license; renewal fees; practical examination |
SECTION 87HH. Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; refusal, suspension or cancellation of license; appeal |
SECTION 87II. Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; penalty for illegal representation or practice |
SECTION 87KK. Application of Secs. 87T to 87JJ |
SECTION 87LL. Definitions applicable to Secs. 87MM to 87OO |
SECTION 87MM. Registration of sanitarians; application; certificate; expiration; fee |
SECTION 87NN. Sanitarians; qualifications of applicants; temporary certificates of registration; examinations |
SECTION 87OO. Titles; Registered Sanitarian; letters R.S.; use |
SECTION 87PP. Definitions applicable to Secs. 87PP to 87DDD |
SECTION 87QQ. Real estate brokers and salesmen; applicability of Secs. 87RR to 87DDD exemption |
SECTION 87RR. Real estate brokers and salesmen; license; completion of transactions; fee or commission; action for compensation |
SECTION 87SS. Real estate brokers and salesmen; applicants for license; requisites; attorney at law; examinations; rules and regulations |
SECTION 87TT. Real estate brokers and salesmen; application for licenses; forms; fees; evidence of applicant; bonds; action on bond; temporary license |
SECTION 87UU. Corporations, societies, associations or partnerships; application for real estate broker's license |
SECTION 87VV. Licensed real estate salesmen; restrictions; notices |
SECTION 87WW. Non-residents; licensed real estate broker or salesman; power of attorney; service of process |
SECTION 87XX. Issuance of license; term; renewal licenses; records by board of registration of real estate brokers and salesmen |
SECTION 87XX1/2. Real estate brokers and salesmen; continuing education; certification of course completion |
SECTION 87YY. Real estate brokers; place of business; display of license; notice; change of business location |
SECTION 87YY1/2. Real estate brokers and salesmen; first signing of purchase agreement; distribution of home inspection brochure; prohibition of specific recommendations; exception |
SECTION 87ZZ. Real estate brokers and salesmen; license fee; purposes; advance payments |
SECTION 87AAA. Complaints; investigation by board of registration of real estate brokers and salesmen; revocation or suspension of license; grounds; penalties |
SECTION 87AAA1/2. Repealed, 2002, 498, Sec. 3 |
SECTION 87AAA3/4. Real estate brokers and salesmen; dual agent; designated agent; facilitator |
SECTION 87BBB. Investigations and hearings by board of registration of real estate brokers and salesmen; powers; decisions; appeals; costs |
SECTION 87CCC. Real estate brokers and salesmen; penalty for illegal representation or practice |
SECTION 87DDD. Repealed, 2011, 9, Sec. 9 |
SECTION 87DDD1/2. Real estate brokers and salesmen; persons finding dwelling accommodations for fee |
SECTION 87EEE to 87OOO. Repealed, 2014, 236, Sec. 37 |
SECTION 87PPP to 87VVV. Repealed, 2014, 236, Sec. 38 |
SECTION 87WWW. Definitions applicable to Secs. 87WWW to 87ZZZ |
SECTION 87XXX. Certified health officers; application; certification |
SECTION 87YYY. Certified health officers; qualifications; temporary certification |
SECTION 87ZZZ. Title: Certified Health Officer or C.H.O. |
SECTION 87AAAA, 87BBBB. Repealed, 1983, 606, Secs. 5, 6 |
SECTION 87CCCC. Operators of drinking water supply facilities; application; qualifications; examination; certificate; renewal; fees; temporary emergency certification |
SECTION 87DDDD. Operators of drinking water supply facilities; necessity of certification; penalty; jurisdiction |
SECTION 88. Issuance of certified statements and duplicate certificates of registration by boards of registration or examination |
SECTION 89. Definitions applicable to Secs. 89 to 97 |
SECTION 90. Chiropractors; rules and regulations; records; reports |
SECTION 91. Chiropractors; application for certificate; filing; fees; qualifications of applicant |
SECTION 92. Chiropractors; licensees of other states; registration |
SECTION 93. Chiropractors; refusal to grant certificate; revocation |
SECTION 94. Chiropractors; examinations; registration; certificate; display |
SECTION 94A. Chiropractic facilities; licensing; exception |
SECTION 95. Chiropractors; penalty for illegal representation or practice |
SECTION 96. Address of chiropractor; notification to board of registration of chiropractors; license fee; license renewal certificate; suspension of authority |
SECTION 97. Chiropractors; rendition of services; advertisement |
SECTION 98. Definitions applicable to Secs. 98 to 107 |
SECTION 99. Landscape architects; certificate of registration; necessity; display |
SECTION 100. Landscape architects; seal of design |
SECTION 101. Landscape architects; qualifications of applicants; practice by associations |
SECTION 102. Landscape architects; examinations for registration; rules and regulations |
SECTION 103. Landscape architects; fees |
SECTION 104. Foreign landscape architects; certification; reciprocity |
SECTION 105. Repealed, 1972, 283 |
SECTION 106. Landscape architects; suspension or revocation of certificate; reissuance |
SECTION 107. Landscape architects; penalty for illegal representation or practice |
SECTION 108. Definitions applicable to Secs. 108 to 117 |
SECTION 109. Supervision of nursing homes; necessity of licensed administrator; evidence of eligibility for examination |
SECTION 110. Nursing home administrators; internship; evidence of training |
SECTION 111. Nursing home administrators; application; qualifications and examination; certificate of licensure; renewal; fees |
SECTION 112. Nursing home administrators; transferability and validity of license; review of denial of issuance or renewal; supervision or revocation of license |
SECTION 113. Nursing home administrators; issuance of license without examination to licensees of other jurisdictions |
SECTION 114. Record of proceedings by board of registration of nursing home administrators; register of applicants; status as evidence |
SECTION 115. Duties and responsibilities of board of registration of nursing home administrators |
SECTION 116. Nursing home administrators; penalty for illegal representation or practice |
SECTION 117. Effect of Sec. 116 on employees and subordinates of nursing home administrator |
SECTION 118. Definitions applicable to Secs. 118 to 129A |
SECTION 119. Psychologists; application for license; contents and requirements |
SECTION 120. Psychologists; examination of applicants; health service provider certification |
SECTION 121. Psychologists; issuance of license without examination |
SECTION 122. Psychologists; penalty for illegal representation or practice |
SECTION 123. Psychologists; exemptions to penalties in Sec. 122 |
SECTION 124. Psychologists; temporary licenses |
SECTION 125. Psychologists; exclusion of other professions or occupations from applications of licensing or registration requirements |
SECTION 126. Psychologists; fees |
SECTION 127. Psychologists; term of license; renewal |
SECTION 128. Psychologists; investigations; revocation, suspension, or cancellation of license; notice, hearing, order, review |
SECTION 129. Psychologists; reinstatement of license |
SECTION 129A. Psychologists; confidential communications |
SECTION 129B. Psychologists; contractual restrictions on right to practice |
SECTION 130. Definitions applicable to Secs. 130 to 137 |
SECTION 131. Social workers; application; requirements; exemption from examination and experience |
SECTION 132. Social workers; examination of applicants; re-examination; issuance of license without examination |
SECTION 133. Social workers; penalty for illegal representation or practice |
SECTION 134. Social workers; practice of social work by certain parties |
SECTION 135. Definitions applicable to Secs. 135 to 135B |
SECTION 135A. Social workers; confidential communications; exceptions |
SECTION 135B. Social workers; confidential communications; testimonial privilege |
SECTION 135C. Social workers; restriction of right to practice after termination of partnership, employment or professional relationship void |
SECTION 136. Social workers; licenses; effective date; expiration; renewal; continuing education requirements, waiver |
SECTION 137. Licenses; board of registration of social workers' refusal to renew; revocation; suspension; notice; hearing; enforcement by injunction; reinstatement |
SECTION 138. Definitions applicable to Secs. 138 to 147 |
SECTION 139. Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; examination and qualification of applicants; complaints; list of licensees |
SECTION 140. Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; application; fee |
SECTION 141. Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; nonresidents; licenses; fees |
SECTION 142. Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; certificate of licensure; issuance |
SECTION 143. Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; license renewal; fee |
SECTION 144. Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; qualifications for license |
SECTION 144A. Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; certification requirements |
SECTION 145. Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; activities and services of certain parties |
SECTION 146. Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; penalty for illegal representation or practice |
SECTION 147. Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; fines and penalties; false oath or affirmation; fraudulent representation |
SECTION 148. Definitions applicable to Secs. 149 to 162 |
SECTION 149. Committee on acupuncture |
SECTION 150. Adoption of rules; register of licensed acupuncturists; meetings; compensation |
SECTION 151. Acupuncturists; application for license |
SECTION 152. Acupuncturists; eligibility for registration and licensure |
SECTION 153. Acupuncturists; reciprocal licensing |
SECTION 154. Acupuncturists; examinations |
SECTION 155. Acupuncturists; registration and licensure; certificate of registration |
SECTION 156. Acupuncturists; renewal of licenses |
SECTION 157. Acupuncturists; internship programs |
SECTION 158. Acupuncturists; revocation, suspension, or cancellation of licenses; liability of complainants |
SECTION 159. Acupuncturists; enforcement; penalties; injunctions |
SECTION 160. Acupuncturists; penalty for illegal representation or practice |
SECTION 161. Repealed, 1998, 114, Sec. 2 |
SECTION 162. Federally employed acupuncturists; treatment by physical therapists |
SECTION 163. Definitions applicable to Secs. 163 to 172 |
SECTION 164. Allied mental health and human service professionals; advertisement or engagement in practice of licensed profession; license requirement; exemptions |
SECTION 164A. Allied mental health and human service professionals; applied behavior analysis; practice by qualified members of other professions or occupations |
SECTION 165. Marriage and family therapists, rehabilitation counselors, mental health counselors, educational psychologists, applied behavior analysts; licenses; qualifications |
SECTION 166. Allied mental health and human service professionals; examinations; issuance of licenses without examinations |
SECTION 167. Allied mental health and human service professionals; temporary permits |
SECTION 168. Allied mental health and human service professionals; license fees; renewals |
SECTION 169. Allied mental health and human service professionals; denial, revocation or suspension of licenses |
SECTION 170. Board of registration of allied mental health and human services professions hearings; subpoena powers |
SECTION 171. Allied mental health and human service professionals; penalty for illegal representation or practice |
SECTION 172. Allied mental health and human service professionals; confidential communications; waiver |
SECTION 173. Definitions applicable to Secs. 173 to 195 |
SECTION 174. Real estate appraiser titles; certification or licensing; opinions |
SECTION 175. Powers and duties of board of real estate appraisers |
SECTION 176. Charging and collection of fees by board of real estate appraisers |
SECTION 177. Real estate appraisers; application for original or renewal certification and licensing and examination; forms |
SECTION 178. Classification of real estate appraisers; applications |
SECTION 179. Real estate appraisers; examinations for original certification; requirements |
SECTION 180. Real estate appraisers; prerequisites for examination; transitional licenses; trainees; discrimination |
SECTION 181. Real estate appraisers; two-year term for certificate or license; date of license expiration; trainees |
SECTION 182. Real estate appraisers; nonresident applicants for certification or licensing |
SECTION 183. Real estate appraisers; applicants certified or licensed out of state |
SECTION 184. Real estate appraisers; renewal certificate or license; continuing education requirements; late renewal fee |
SECTION 185. Real estate appraisers; business addresses; written notification of change; residence addresses |
SECTION 186. Real estate appraisers; certificate or license number |
SECTION 187. Real estate appraiser titles; corporations, partnerships, firms or groups |
SECTION 188. Real estate appraisers; continuing education; regulations; certificate or license revocation |
SECTION 189. Acts or omissions warranting suspension or revocation of rights of applicants or certified or licensed real estate appraisers |
SECTION 190. Hearings; powers of board of real estate appraisers; disciplinary decisions; review of questions of law |
SECTION 191. Real estate appraisers employed as disinterested third parties or employed to provide specialized services |
SECTION 192. Contingent real estate appraisal assignments; contingent specialized services fees |
SECTION 193. Retention of real estate appraisal contracts for five years; reports and supporting data; litigation; records inspection |
SECTION 194. Real estate appraisers; penalty for illegal representation or practice |
SECTION 195. Actions for fees brought by uncertified and unlicensed real estate appraisers |
SECTION 196. Definitions applicable to Secs. 196 to 200 |
SECTION 197. Hearing instrument specialists; licensure |
SECTION 197A. Hearing instrument specialists licensed out of state |
SECTION 198. Apprentice hearing instrument specialists |
SECTION 199. Hearing instrument specialists; rules of professional competence and conduct; revocation or suspension of licenses |
SECTION 200. Violations of Secs. 197 to 200; punishment |
SECTION 201. Definitions applicable to Secs. 201 to 210 |
SECTION 202. Board of registration of dietitians and nutritionists; powers and duties |
SECTION 203. Dietitians/nutritionists; application for original license, renewal or examination; educational and professional experience requirements |
SECTION 204. Dietitians/nutritionists; license examination; time limitation for license application |
SECTION 205. Discipline powers of the board of registration of dietitians and nutritionists; enforcement of order |
SECTION 206. Authorized activities for nonlicensed dietitians/nutritionists |
SECTION 207. Dietitians/nutritionists; license renewal biennially; continuing education; proof of compliance |
SECTION 208. Dietitians/nutritionists; authority for recognition of licensees from other states |
SECTION 209. Dietitians/nutritionists; penalty for illegal representation or practice |
SECTION 210. Dietitians/nutritionists; addresses |
SECTION 211. Definitions applicable to Secs. 211 to 219 |
SECTION 212. Board of registration in perfusion; powers and duties |
SECTION 213. Perfusionists; license application; renewal; examination |
SECTION 214. Perfusionists; examination application; reexamination; provisional license |
SECTION 215. Perfusionists; revocation, suspension, or cancellation of license; refusal to renew; discipline of licensee |
SECTION 215A. Complaints for review of orders of board of registration in perfusion |
SECTION 216. Authorized activities for nonlicensed perfusionists |
SECTION 217. License without examination; perfusionist applicants licensed in another jurisdiction |
SECTION 218. Limitations on licensed perfusionists |
SECTION 219. Record of board of registration in perfusion proceedings; roster of licensees and provisional licensees |
SECTION 220. Perfusionists; addresses of licensees |
SECTION 221. Definitions applicable to Secs. 222 to 226 |
SECTION 222. Home inspectors; licensure; qualifications; license period; renewal; exceptions for other professionals |
SECTION 223. Home inspectors;establishment of licensure requirements; applicant qualifications |
SECTION 224. Home inspection license applicants licensed in another state |
SECTION 225. Complaints against licensed home inspectors; proof of errors and omissions insurance policy; time limitation; liability |
SECTION 226. Violations of Secs. 222 to 225; fines and penalties; appeal |
SECTION 227. Definitions applicable to Secs. 228 to 235 |
SECTION 228. Massage therapists; license required to practice; ßexemptions |
SECTION 229. Massage therapists; application for license; renewal |
SECTION 230. Reciprocal licenses for massage therapists from other jurisdictions |
SECTION 231. Requirements for licensing of massage therapists |
SECTION 232. Massage therapists; complaints; unethical or unprofessional conduct; suspension; sanctions |
SECTION 233. Licensing of massage therapy schools |
SECTION 234. Regulations by board of massage therapy; display of license in place of business |
SECTION 235. Advertising by massage therapists |
SECTION 236. [There is no 112:236.] |
SECTION 237. Definitions applicable to Secs. 237 to 251 |
SECTION 238. Sheet metal workers; license requirement for masters, journeypersons and apprentices; display of license or certificate; display of designation and number in advertisements |
SECTION 239. Application certification of sheet metal corporation, partnership, LLC, LLP or other such entity |
SECTION 240. Sheet metal workers; rules for performance of duties; qualifications of applicants for examination |
SECTION 241. Sheet metal workers; license application for apprenticeship; vocational school on-the-job training |
SECTION 242. Sheet metal workers; examination exemption for certain out-of-state or foreign country masters or journeypersons |
SECTION 243. Sheet metal workers; fees for licenses |
SECTION 244. Sheet metal workers; continuing education rules and regulations |
SECTION 245. Sheet metal workers; investigation of complaints; supervision by division of professional licensure; cease and desist; penalties |
SECTION 246. Sheet metal workers; penalty for illegal representation or practice |
SECTION 247. Sheet metal workers; rules and regulations for cities and towns; enforcement; appeals |
SECTION 248. Sheet metal workers; notice for non-resolution of violation |
SECTION 249. Sheet metal workers; permit from local inspector of buildings |
SECTION 250. Sheet metal workers; license renewal cycle and period |
SECTION 251. Sheet metal workers; rules governing property owned by commonwealth |
SECTION 252. Definitions applicable to Secs. 252 to 258 |
SECTION 253. Genetic counselors; license applications; fee; proof of age, moral character, and educational and professional requirements |
SECTION 254. Education and experience requirements for genetic counselor applicants |
SECTION 255. Practice as provisional licensed genetic counselor; expiration; extension; supervision by professional licensed genetic counselor |
SECTION 256. Examinations for certification as genetic counselors and as Ph.D. medical geneticists |
SECTION 257. Practice of genetic counseling by unlicensed persons; exceptions |
SECTION 258. Grounds for denial, refusal to renew, revocation, suspension or cancellation of genetic counselor license |
SECTION 259. Definitions applicable to Secs. 259 to 262 |
SECTION 260. Community health workers; application for certification; fee; additional requirements; carrying of board-issued documentation of certification |
SECTION 261. Unauthorized use of certified community health worker title; act or service for which license by professional licensing board is required |
SECTION 262. Liability for complaint alleging violation of law or board of certification of community health workers regulation |
SECTION 263. Private occupational schools; oversight by division of professional licensure |
SECTION 264. Training and education relating to domestic and sexual violence as requirement for licensure; duties of certain boards |
SECTION 265. Administration of immunization by certified medical assistant |
SECTION 266. Definitions applicable to Secs. 266 to 274 |
SECTION 267. Practice of naturopathic health care |
SECTION 268. Powers and duties of board of registration in naturopathy |
SECTION 269. Application for original licensure as naturopathic doctor |
SECTION 270. Renewal of naturopathic licenses |
SECTION 271. Reciprocity for naturopathic doctors registered, certified or licensed in another jurisdiction |
SECTION 272. Disclosure by licensed naturopathic doctors of business and residential addresses |
SECTION 273. Unauthorized practice of naturopathic medicine |
SECTION 274. Deposit of fees from naturopathic licenses, applications and penalties |