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Section 1Duties of director
Section 1AIssuance of license or certificate to engage in business or profession; statement of obligation to report certain injuries of children
Section 1BAcceptance of education, training or service completed by applicant as member of armed forces toward qualification requirements to receive license or certification; validity of license or certificate during active service of holder; expedited licensing of spouse of member of armed services
Section 2Registration of physicians; alien applicants; examinations; renewal; required professional malpractice liability insurance; fees
Section 2AAcceptance of certificate in lieu of examination; fee
Section 2BSchools for training medical laboratory technologists; inspection; approval; approving authority
Section 2CSchools for training medical X-ray technicians; approval; inspection; approving authority
Section 2DProfessional relationships preventing physician from providing administrative or judicial testimony
Section 3Examinations
Section 4Records; annual report
Section 5Investigation of complaints; remediation program; individual profiles; hearing; disciplinary action; immunity; confidentiality; notice; subpoenas; adjudicatory hearing decisions
Section 5ALicense restrictions
Section 5BReports of disciplinary action by professional medical organizations
Section 5CReports by insurers of malpractice claims or actions; liability
Section 5DReports of violations by public officers or employees
Section 5EReports by physicians of settlements or arbitration awards; filing; penalty
Section 5FReports of violations by health care providers; discrimination; liability of employers; exemption
Section 5GCommunication with professional organizations or board; liability; counsel fees and costs
Section 5HPhysical or mental examination; court order; report
Section 5ISurgical and other procedures; report of data regarding results
Section 5JAnnual report to special commission on medical malpractice
Section 5KPrioritization of investigations; rules and regulations
Section 5LStandards for physicians who read and interpret mammography
Section 5MRegulations; physician investments
Section 6Penalties
Section 7Application of Secs. 2 to 6 and Sec. 8
Section 8Recording of certificate of registration by city or town clerk; fee; records
Section 8AUse of term “physician” in title, advertisement, etc.; penalties
Section 9Limited registration; fees; qualifications; revocation
Section 9AMedical students; limited practice of medicine under supervision
Section 9BTemporary registration of qualified physician
Section 9CDefinitions
Section 9DApplication of Secs. 9C to 9K
Section 9EPhysician assistants; medical services; supervision; legal responsibility
Section 9FDuties; board of registration of physician assistants
Section 9GRecords of registered persons and programs; report
Section 9HInvestigative and disciplinary powers
Section 9IRegistration; applications; requirements
Section 9JUnauthorized use of title of physician assistant; fraud
Section 9KApproval of education and training programs
Section 10Application of medicine and its practice to osteopathy and its practice
Section 11Prohibition of certain acts by osteopaths
Section 12Disclosure of information relative to venereal disease by registered physician
Section 12AReport of treatment of wounds, burns, overdose and other injuries; penalty
Section 12A1/2Reporting treatment of victim of rape or sexual assault; penalty
Section 12BEmergency care of injured persons; exemption from civil liability
Section 12CImmunity of physician or nurse
Section 12DPrescriptions of interchangeable drug products; notification of substitute for narrow therapeutic index immunosuppressant drug for treatment of organ or tissue transplant
Section 12EDrug dependent minors; consent to medical care; liability for payment; records
Section 12E.5Drug or alcohol overdose of a minor; notification of minor's parent, guardian or other having custody and control; distribution of pamphlet with addiction treatment and overdose prevention information; access to social worker
Section 12FEmergency treatment of minors
Section 12GDisclosure of information by physicians and other medical providers
Section 12HPrescriptions on hospital or clinic blanks; printing of physician’s name required
Section 12IAbortion or sterilization procedures; refusal of hospital or health facility staff members or employees to participate
Section 12JExperimentation on human fetuses prohibited; medical procedures authorized; consent; approval; civil and criminal liability and proceedings; severability
Section 12KDefinitions applicable to Secs. 12L to 12U
Section 12LAbortion; pregnancy existing for less than 24 weeks
Section 12MAbortion; pregnancy existing for 24 weeks or more
Section 12NViolation of Sec. 12L or 12N; punishment
Section 12OAbortion performed pursuant to Sec. 12M; protection of unborn child
Section 12PAbortion performed pursuant to Sec. 12M; preservation of life and health of child
Section 12QRestrictions on abortions performed under Sec. 12L or 12M; emergency excepted
Section 12RWritten statement of reasons for abortion as required by Sec. 12M; tests on pregnant patients prior to abortions; report to commissioner, contents; filing; statistical tables, annual report to general court; additional reports
Section 12SConsent to abortion; form; persons less than eighteen years of age
Section 12TViolations of Secs. 12O to 12R; punishment
Section 12UEnjoining performance of abortion
Section 12VExemption of certain individuals rendering emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation from civil liability
Section 12V1/2Definitions
Section 12WSterilization; physician to have written consent before performing surgical or medical procedure
Section 12XRestrictive covenants upon physicians rendered unenforceable
Section 12YMedicare assignment policy; posting
Section 12ZReports of dog bites
Section 12AAReferral for physical therapy; ownership interest; disclosure
Section 12BBLead poisoning screening
Section 12CCHealth care providers; inspection of records
Section 12DDAdministration of long-term antibiotic therapy upon diagnosis of Lyme disease
Section 13Podiatry; definition; application of Secs. 13 to 23
Section 14Practice of podiatry; holding out as a registered podiatrist
Section 15Preparation and distribution of forms for applications for registration; examinations
Section 16Registration of podiatrists; application; fees; examinations and reexaminations; certificate; registration without examination; participation in medical assistance program; revocation; approval of schools
Section 16ALimited registration of podiatrists
Section 16BStudents of podiatric medicine; limited practice
Section 16CTemporary registration of podiatrists
Section 17Examinations
Section 17ARecords of board; rules and regulations; reports; investigation of complaints
Section 17BLiability of persons filing complaint, reporting or providing information or assisting the board
Section 18Refusal to issue certificate; revocation
Section 19Unprofessional conduct; definition; regulation by board
Section 20Suspension of certificate
Section 21Recording of certificate of registration by city or town clerk; fee; records
Section 21APrescriptions on hospital or clinic blanks; printing of podiatrist’s name required
Section 22Penalties
Section 23Repealed, 1937, 425, Sec. 13
Section 23ADefinitions
Section 23BExaminations; applications for licensure; fees; renewal of license
Section 23CPractice upon filing of license application
Section 23DLicensing of persons registered or licensed in other states, territories, etc.; fees
Section 23EConstruction
Section 23FAthletic trainers; qualifications
Section 23GOccupational therapists; qualifications
Section 23HOccupational therapy assistant; qualifications
Section 23IPhysical therapist; qualifications
Section 23JPhysical therapist assistants; qualifications
Section 23KRevocation, suspension, etc. of licensee
Section 23LPractice of medicine or other form of healing
Section 23MRules and regulations; record of proceedings; roster of licensees
Section 23M1/2Practice settings of licensees; regulations
Section 23NAthletic trainers; necessity for licensure
Section 23OOccupational therapists or assistants; necessity for licensure; use of letters, abbreviations, etc.
Section 23PPhysical therapists or assistants; necessity for licensure; use of letters, abbreviations, etc.
Section 23P1/2Physical therapist; disclosure of referring physician’s ownership interest
Section 23QCitation
Section 23RDefinitions
Section 23SExamination of candidates; application for license; renewal of license
Section 23TSupervised practice pending examination results
Section 23ULicensing without examination
Section 23VExclusion of other professions or occupations from application of licensing or registration requirements
Section 23WQualifications; examination
Section 23XRevocation or suspension of licenses
Section 23YUnauthorized practice of medicine
Section 23ZRules and regulations; roster of licensees
Section 23AAUnauthorized practice of respiratory care
Section 23BBVoluntary emergency care or treatment; liability
Section 24Registration of pharmacists; examination; fees
Section 24ARecords; expiration of registrations; renewals; reinstatement; fees
Section 24BStandards for schools of pharmacy; certificates of approval; courses
Section 24B1/2Pharmacist collaborative practice agreements; collaborative drug therapy management
Section 24B3/4Implementation of collaborative drug therapy management; rules and regulations
Section 24CPharmacy technicians; registration
Section 24DComplaints relating to pharmacy technicians; investigation; discipline
Section 24EPerson acting as pharmacy technician without being registered; misdemeanor; punishment
Section 24FChange of address; written notification
Section 25Records; annual reports
Section 26Display of certificate
Section 27Complaint; notice; hearing
Section 28Decision of board of registration in pharmacy; effect
Section 29Suspension of certificate of registration
Section 30Unlawful dispensing of controlled substances; penalties; clerical and ministerial supportive services excepted
Section 31Repealed, 1983, 282, Sec. 2
Section 32Investigation of complaints
Section 33Access to documents
Section 34Certificate of conviction of pharmacist; notification of board
Section 35Repealed, 1974, 326, Sec. 2
Section 36Continuance of business of deceased or incapacitated registered pharmacists
Section 36ALicensing of sale, distribution and delivery of drugs or medicines
Section 36BLicenses; fees; renewals
Section 36CUse of words “wholesale druggist”; inspection and investigation of wholesale dealers; reports of violations; complaints
Section 36DPenalties
Section 37Drug business; definition
Section 38Transaction of retail drug business; registration; permit; display of permit
Section 39Registration; permits; fees; rendering of final decision
Section 39ARestricted pharmacies; registration
Section 39BNuclear pharmacies
Section 39CLong-term care pharmacy and home fusionist pharmacy
Section 39DReporting of improper dispensing of prescription drugs
Section 39ERepealed, 2008, 451, Sec. 71
Section 40Suspension or revocation of registration and permit; notice; hearing
Section 41Penalty
Section 41APatent and proprietary medicines; non-controlled substances; exemption from regulation
Section 42Authorization of expenditures
Section 42ARules and regulations; suspension or revocation of license or permit; hearing
Section 43Powers and duties of board of registration of dentistry; records; annual reports
Section 43ADefinitions
Section 44Notification of board of office address; fees, default; lists; display of name
Section 45Registration of dentists; applications; examinations and re-examinations; fees; participation in medical assistance program; certificate; alien applicants
Section 45ALimited registration; renewal; revocation
Section 45BTemporary registration of dentists; prerequisites; fee; restrictions on practice; revocation
Section 45CRegistration of dentists; fee waived for certain volunteer practitioners; scope of practice restricted; contents of application
Section 46Reputable dental college; definition
Section 46AReexamination for competency
Section 47Examination
Section 48Reciprocity certificate; fee
Section 49Operation of dental office under name of owner; exception
Section 50Practicing dentistry; definition; identification of removable dental prosthesis
Section 50APrescriptions on hospital or clinic blanks; printing of dentist’s name required
Section 51Dental hygienists
Section 511/2Registration of dental assistants
Section 51AContinuing education; rules and regulations
Section 52Penalties for violations regarding licensing of dental professionals
Section 52AIllegal advertising; dental referral service disclosure
Section 52BConviction for illegal advertising; revocation or suspension of registration
Section 52CIllegal advertisement by persons engaged in dental business relating to dentures and bridges
Section 52DSuspension, revocation or cancellation of certificate, registration, license or authority
Section 52ERepeated irregularities in billing third party payers; disciplinary proceedings
Section 52FSuspension of or refusal to renew registrant’s license; hearing
Section 52GPersons filing complaint or providing information to board; liability
Section 53Application of Secs. 43 to 52; treatment by registered physician or registered dentist from another state
Section 54Board; power to make by-laws and rules; quorum
Section 54ADefinitions applicable to Secs. 54 to 60
Section 55Registration of veterinarians; examinations; certificate; fees; renewal of licenses; revocation
Section 55AGraduates of non-approved schools; waiver of requirements; rules and regulations
Section 56Examinations
Section 56ATemporary permits; revocation
Section 56BPrescriptions on hospital or clinic blanks; printing of veterinarian’s name required
Section 56COut-of-state veterinarians; examination; registration; reciprocity
Section 56DSchools of veterinary medicine; institutional license
Section 56EVeterinary students; clinical training; licensing exemption
Section 57Register; annual reports; investigation of complaints
Section 58Practicing veterinary medicine; definition
Section 58AEmergency care to animals; exemption from civil liability
Section 58BReports of suspected acts of cruelty to animals; veterinarians; immunity from liability
Section 59Illegal practice of veterinary medicine; penalty; powers of board; causes for revocation of license
Section 59ADisposal of abandoned animals; notice
Section 60Application of Secs. 54 to 59; emergency advice or service
Section 60ADefinitions
Section 60BApplication for registration as architect; fees; examinations
Section 60CSubmission of evidence of education and experience; examinations; exemption from written examination; rules and regulations
Section 60DRenewals of certificates of registration; fee
Section 60EDisplay of certificate of registration; issuance of duplicate certificates; fee
Section 60FSeal of registered architect
Section 60GRevocation, suspension or annulment of certificate; disciplining of registrant; grounds
Section 60HCharges against architect; hearing; notice; revocation, suspension or annulment of certificate; notice to secretary of state; re-issue of certificate
Section 60ICertificate of registration; prima facie evidence
Section 60JRoster of registered architects
Section 60KPractice of architecture; use of titles; display of signs and other advertising matter
Section 60LServices in practice of architecture; plans and specifications; registered professional engineer; employees; landscape architects; partnership or corporation; non-resident architects
Section 60MDetermination of services as practice of architecture; finality; fraud
Section 60NCertificate of registration as architect emeritus
Section 60OEnforcement by board; attorney general; duties
Section 60PPunishment for violations
Section 61Suspension, revocation or cancellation of certificate, registration, license or authority by boards; disciplinary measures; sanctions; student loan defaulters; review
Section 62Hearings
Section 63Pendency of action before criminal court; delay; pendency of charge before board; continuance
Section 64Review by supreme judicial court of suspension, revocation or cancellation order; decree; standards of review by other courts
Section 65Practice during suspension, revocation or cancellation; civil administrative penalties; notice; expiration and renewal of license; court orders
Section 65AUnlicensed practice of trade; penalties
Section 65BBoard authority to suspend or refuse to renew license; hearing; judicial review
Section 65CInvestigative conference meetings; access to meeting records
Section 65DAssessed penalties; allocation of funds
Section 65EReporting requirement
Section 66Practice of optometry; definition
Section 66ADiagnostic pharmaceutical agents; utilization
Section 66BTherapeutic pharmaceutical agents and therapeutic contact lenses; utilization; prescriptions
Section 67Board of registration; records; inspection; rules and regulations; reports
Section 68Registration of optometrists; examinations; fees; certificate; exemption from written examination; participation in medical assistance program
Section 68AExamination for use of diagnostic pharmaceutical agents
Section 68BExamination for use of therapeutic pharmaceutical agents
Section 69Annual license fees; revocation of certificate; renewal of registration, educational requirement
Section 70Recording of certificate of registration by city or town clerk; fees; display of certificate
Section 71Refusal to grant certificate; revocation or suspension; hearing; notice; renewal
Section 72Name of optometric practice
Section 72AUnlawful practice of optometry; violation of rules and regulations; penalties
Section 73Application of Secs. 66 to 72A
Section 73AAdvertising restrictions; violations; penalties
Section 73BPractice of optometry on premises selling eyeglasses, lenses or frames; unauthorized receipt of fees from practice of optometry
Section 73CDispensing optician; definition
Section 73DLicensing of dispensing opticians
Section 73EApplications for registration; examinations; licenses; fees; exemption from written examination
Section 73FRecords of board; annual reports; rules and regulations
Section 73GLicense fees
Section 73HRefusal to grant license; suspension; revocation; hearing; notice
Section 73IIllegal practice
Section 73JApplication of Secs. 73C to 73L to registered physicians or optometrists
Section 73KCertification as apprentice; application; fee; certificate; powers of apprentice
Section 73LRevocation of order of suspension; granting of new licenses; hearing
Section 73MSellers of ready-to-wear magnifying spectacles or eyeglasses; applicability of law
Section 74Registration of nurses; examinations; fees; certificate; rules and regulations
Section 74ARegistration of practical nurses; examinations and re-examinations; certificate; fees; cancellation of certificate; rules and regulations
Section 74BRepealed, 1967, 195, Sec. 1
Section 74CAdvisory council on continuing education; membership; appointment
Section 74DContracts or agreements; restrictive covenants
Section 75Examinations
Section 76Reciprocity registration; fee
Section 76ANurses registered in other jurisdictions; temporary registration
Section 76BCanadian nurse licensure; reciprocity
Section 77Investigation of complaints; national data reporting systems
Section 78Records; inspection; annual report
Section 79Rules and regulations
Section 80Violations of provisions relating to professional nursing
Section 80AViolations of provisions relating to practical nursing
Section 80BNursing practice; advanced practice; licensed practical nurses
Section 80CNurse-midwife; designation; functions
Section 80DNurse-midwifery advisory committee
Section 80ENurse practitioners or psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists; power to order therapeutics and tests; issuance of written prescriptions
Section 80FRehabilitation program; establishment; functions; rehabilitation evaluation committees; program participants
Section 80GNurse-midwives; power to order tests and therapeutics; issuance of written prescriptions
Section 80HNurse anesthetist; power to issue prescriptions and order tests and therapeutics
Section 80IRequired signature, certification, etc. by physician relating to physical or mental health; fulfillment by nurse practitioner
Section 81Application of Secs. 80 to 80A; government employees
Section 81AInspection and approval of schools for nurses
Section 81BApproval of schools in other states
Section 81CRules and regulations relative to nursing schools
Section 81DDefinitions
Section 81EExamination of applicants; rules and regulations of board; seal
Section 81FMoneys received by secretary of board; bond
Section 81GClerical and other assistance
Section 81HRecord of board proceedings; register of applications for registration; prima facie evidence; annual report to governor
Section 81IRoster of registered professional engineers and land surveyors
Section 81JRoster of registered professional engineers and professional land surveyors
Section 81KForm and content of application for registration; fees
Section 81LTime and place of examination; scope; methods of procedure; re-examinations
Section 81MCertificate of registration; prima facie evidence; seal of registrant
Section 81NExpiration of certificates; notice; renewal; fee; reinstatement
Section 81ORepealed, 1970, 707, Sec. 11
Section 81PReprimand and suspension of registration; revocation; charges; hearing
Section 81QReissuance of certificate after revocation; duplicate certificates; fee
Section 81RConstruction
Section 81SAppeal from action of board
Section 81TPenalties; duties of attorney general
Section 82Definitions
Section 83Registration of embalmers, funeral directors and apprentice embalmers; applications; examinations and re-examinations; certificates; fees; renewals; apprenticeship; advertising; funeral directing
Section 84Issuance and renewal of certificates; fees; expiration of registration; refusal to issue or renew; suspension or revocation
Section 84AViolations; investigation by board; hearing; notice; review of decision
Section 84BItemized list of funeral costs
Section 84CRequirement that funeral directors make organ donation information available
Section 85Rules and regulations; enforcement; records; inspection; annual reports; investigations; lists
Section 85AReciprocal agreements with other states
Section 86Display of certificates
Section 87Unlawful embalming; engaging in business of funeral directing without registration; penalty
Section 87ADefinitions
Section 87A1/2Board of public accountancy; powers; rules; certificate of certified public accountant
Section 87A3/4Individuals or firms practicing public accountancy; liability for damages in civil actions involving claim or defense of fraud
Section 87BLicenses; individuals
Section 87B1/2Licenses; firms
Section 87CRepealed, 2010, 22, Sec. 15
Section 87C1/2Revocation or suspension of certificate or license; discipline; investigations; complaint; hearing; order; judicial review; modification of order
Section 87DNonlicensed persons or firms; restrictions; titles; use; misleading names or designations; certificates or licenses granted in foreign countries
Section 87D1/2Injunctions or restraining orders to prohibit unauthorized practices; criminal proceedings
Section 87ERecords incidental to rendering services; confidential information
Section 87E1/2Reviewer disclosure of materials relating to quality reviews; liability
Section 87FDefinitions
Section 87GExaminations; records; register of applicants; inspection; annual report
Section 87HRegistration of barbers; qualifications; examinations and reexaminations; certificates; fees; renewals; barber shops; inspection; suspension; revocation
Section 87IApprentices and students; report of instructor; examinations and reexaminations; registration; fees; renewal; permit
Section 87JCard or insignia; display; renewal; failure to renew
Section 87KRules and regulations; inspections; quarantine
Section 87LSuspension of certificate; charges; notice; hearing; issuance of new certificate
Section 87MHearings
Section 87NAppeal to superior court
Section 87OFees; payment and disposition
Section 87PBarber schools or colleges; permit to operate; bond; course of study; instructors; examination; certificate
Section 87QRepealed, 1963, 510, Sec. 2
Section 87RPenalties
Section 87SApplication of Secs. 87F to 87R
Section 87TDefinitions
Section 87URegistration of students; practice upon paying customers
Section 87VRegistration of student as operator; examination; practice under supervision; holders of certificate or diploma from skin care school
Section 87WRegistration of operator as hairdresser or aesthetician; examination; registration of demonstrators; fees; place of demonstrations
Section 87XRegistration of manicurists; examinations; fees; renewal of registration
Section 87YExaminations; time for holding
Section 87ZReciprocity registration; fees; temporary license
Section 87AAOperation of registered shops; fee; employment of unregistered persons; change of location; shops in state institutions; supervisors
Section 87BBRegistration of schools; licensing, examination and registration of instructors, assistant instructors and junior assistant instructors; rules and regulations
Section 87CCRules and regulations; certificate of physician; fees; expiration of certificates
Section 87DDEntry into shops or schools; inspection; complaints; investigation
Section 87EESuspension or cancellation of registration; hearing; notice
Section 87FFRe-registration; revocation of suspension
Section 87GGExpiration of registration; renewal fees; practical examination; temporary license
Section 87HHAppeal
Section 87IIPenalty
Section 87JJApplication of Secs. 87T to 87II
Section 87KKTime and place of examination; notice; fee; re-registration
Section 87LLDefinitions
Section 87MMRegistration of sanitarians; application; certificate; expiration; fee
Section 87NNQualifications of applicants; temporary certificates of registration; examinations
Section 87OOTitles; Registered Sanitarian; letters R.S.; use
Section 87PPDefinitions
Section 87QQApplicability of sections; exemption
Section 87RRLicense; completion of transactions; fee or commission; action for compensation
Section 87SSApplicants for license; requisites; attorney at law; examinations; rules and regulations
Section 87TTApplication for licenses; forms; fees; evidence of applicant; bonds; action on bond; temporary license
Section 87UUCorporations, societies, associations or partnerships; application for broker’s license
Section 87VVLicensed salesmen; restrictions; notices
Section 87WWNon-residents; licensed broker or salesman; power of attorney; service of process
Section 87XXIssuance of license; term; renewal licenses; records by board
Section 87XX1/2Continuing education; certification of course completion
Section 87YYPlace of business; display of license; notice; change of business location
Section 87YY1/2First signing of purchase agreement; distribution of home inspection brochure; prohibition of specific recommendations; exception
Section 87ZZFee; purposes; advance payments
Section 87AAAComplaints; investigation by board; revocation or suspension of license; grounds; penalties
Section 87AAA1/2Repealed, 2002, 498, Sec. 3.
Section 87AAA3/4Real Estate Brokers and Salesmen
Section 87BBBInvestigations and hearings by board; powers; decisions; appeals; costs
Section 87CCCViolations; punishment
Section 87DDDExemption from provisions
Section 87DDD1/2Persons finding dwelling accommodations for fee
Section 87EEEDefinitions
Section 87FFFPractice of electrolysis; license; penalties
Section 87GGGApplication for registration; qualifications; examinations; fees; renewal of license
Section 87HHHLicenses; recording; display; place of business
Section 87IIIRevocation of licenses
Section 87JJJAppeal from revocation of license
Section 87KKKRegulation of advertisement
Section 87LLLElectrolysis schools; inspection; licensing; standards; revocation of licenses; appeal; licensing of instructors
Section 87MMMRules and regulations; publication
Section 87NNNPenalties
Section 87OOOLicensing without examination
Section 87PPPDefinitions
Section 87QQQApplicability of sections; exemption
Section 87RRRRadio and television technician; license; learner’s permit; rules and regulations
Section 87SSSLicense; pre-requisites; examination; competence; veterans’ credit; duration
Section 87TTTApplication for license; qualifications of applicant
Section 87UUUFees
Section 87VVVPenalty
Section 87WWWDefinitions
Section 87XXXApplication; certification
Section 87YYYQualifications; temporary certification
Section 87ZZZTitle: Certified Health Officer or C.H.O.
Section 87AAAA, 87BBBBRepealed, 1983, 606, Secs. 5, 6
Section 87CCCCApplication; qualifications; examination; certificate; renewal; fees; temporary emergency certification
Section 87DDDDOperation of drinking water supply facilities; necessity of certification; penalty; jurisdiction
Section 88Issuance of certified statements and duplicate certificates of registration
Section 89Definitions
Section 90Rules and regulations; records; reports
Section 91Application for certificate; filing; fees; qualifications of applicant
Section 92Licensees of other states; registration
Section 93Refusal to grant certificate; revocation
Section 94Examinations; registration; certificate; display
Section 94AChiropractic facilities; licensing; exception
Section 95Unauthorized practice or impersonation; penalty
Section 96Address; notification to board; license fee; license renewal certificate; change of address; suspension of authority; list of chiropractors
Section 97Rendition of services; advertisement
Section 98Definitions
Section 99Certificate of registration; necessity; display
Section 100Seal
Section 101Qualifications of applicants; practice by associations
Section 102Examinations; rules and regulations
Section 103Fees
Section 104Foreign architects; certification; reciprocity
Section 105Repealed, 1972, 283
Section 106Suspension or revocation of certificate; reissuance
Section 107Unlawful conduct; penalties
Section 108Definitions
Section 109Supervision of nursing homes; necessity of licensed administrator; evidence of eligibility for examination
Section 110Internship; evidence of training
Section 111Application; qualifications and examination; certificate of licensure; renewal; fees
Section 112Transferability and validity of license; review of denial of issuance or renewal; supervision or revocation of license
Section 113License without examination to licensees of other jurisdictions
Section 114Record of proceedings; register of applicants; status as evidence
Section 115Duties and responsibilities of board
Section 116Acting as administrator without license; penalties
Section 117Effect of Sec. 116 on employees and subordinates
Section 118Definitions
Section 119Application; contents and requirements
Section 120Examination of applicants; health service provider certification
Section 121Issuance of license without examination
Section 122Unauthorized practice or use of title; punishment
Section 123Penalties; exemptions
Section 124Temporary licenses
Section 125Exclusion of other professions or occupations from applications of licensing or registration requirements
Section 126Fees
Section 127Term of license; renewal
Section 128Investigations; revocation, suspension, or cancellation of license; notice, hearing, order, review
Section 129Reinstatement of license
Section 129AConfidential communications
Section 129BContractual restrictions on right to practice
Section 130Definitions
Section 131Application; requirements; exemption from examination and experience
Section 132Examination of applicants; re-examination; issuance of license without examination
Section 133Unauthorized practice; punishment
Section 134Practice of social work by certain parties
Section 135Definitions
Section 135AConfidential communications; exceptions
Section 135BConfidential communications; testimonial privilege
Section 135CRestriction of right to practice after termination of partnership, employment or professional relationship void
Section 136Licenses; effective date; expiration; renewal; continuing education requirements, waiver
Section 137Licenses; board’s refusal to renew; revocation; suspension; notice; hearing; enforcement by injunction; reinstatement
Section 138Definitions
Section 139Examination and qualification of applicants; complaints; list of licensees
Section 140Application; fee
Section 141Nonresidents; licenses; fees
Section 142Certificate of licensure; issuance
Section 143License renewal; fee
Section 144Qualifications for license
Section 144ACertification requirements
Section 145Activities and services of certain parties
Section 146Unauthorized practice
Section 147Fines and penalties; false oath or affirmation; fraudulent representation
Section 148Definitions
Section 149Committee on acupuncture
Section 150Adoption of rules; register of licensed acupuncturists; meetings; compensation
Section 151Application for license
Section 152Eligibility for registration and licensure
Section 153Reciprocal licensing
Section 154Examinations
Section 155Registration and licensure; certificate of registration
Section 156Renewal of licenses
Section 157Internship programs
Section 158Revocation, suspension, or cancellation of licenses; liability of complainants
Section 159Enforcement; penalties; injunctions
Section 160Unauthorized practice or impersonation; penalty
Section 161Repealed, 1998, 114, Sec. 2
Section 162Federally employed acupuncturists; treatment by physical therapists
Section 163Definitions
Section 164Advertisement or engagement in practice of licensed profession; license requirement; exemptions
Section 165Marriage and family therapists, rehabilitation counselors, mental health counselors, educational psychologists; licenses; qualifications
Section 166Examinations; issuance of licenses without examinations
Section 167Temporary permits
Section 168License fees; renewals
Section 169Denial, revocation or suspension of licenses
Section 170Board hearings; subpoena powers
Section 171Penalties
Section 172Confidential communications; waiver
Section 172APrivilege against disclosures in court, legislative or administrative proceedings; exercise or waiver of privilege by guardian; scope of privilege
Section 173Definitions applicable to Secs. 173 to 195
Section 174Real estate appraiser titles; certification or licensing; opinions
Section 175Powers and duties of board of real estate appraisers
Section 176Charging and collection of fees by board of real estate appraisers
Section 177Application for original or renewal certification and licensing and examination; forms
Section 178Classification of real estate appraisers; applications
Section 179Examinations for original certification; requirements
Section 180Prerequisites for examination; transitional licenses; trainees; discrimination
Section 181Three year term for certificate or license; trainees
Section 182Nonresident applicants for certification or licensing
Section 183Applicants certified or licensed out of state
Section 184Renewal certificate or license; continuing education requirements; late renewal fee
Section 185Business addresses; written notification of change; residence addresses
Section 186Certificate or license number
Section 187Appraiser titles; corporations, partnerships, firms or groups
Section 188Continuing education; regulations; certificate or license revocation
Section 189Acts or omissions warranting suspension or revocation of rights of applicants or certified or licensed appraisers
Section 190Hearings; powers of board; disciplinary decisions; review of questions of law
Section 191Appraisers employed as disinterested third parties or employed to provide specialized services
Section 192Contingent appraisal assignments; contingent specialized services fees
Section 193Retention of appraisal contracts for five years; reports and supporting data; litigation; records inspection
Section 194Acting as state certified appraiser without obtaining certificate; violations of provisions of this chapter; penalties
Section 195Actions for fees brought by uncertified and unlicensed appraisers
Section 196Definitions
Section 197Hearing instrument specialists; licensure
Section 197AHearing instrument specialists licensed out of state
Section 198Apprentice hearing instrument specialists
Section 199Rules of professional competence and conduct; revocation or suspension of licenses
Section 200Violations of Secs. 197 to 200; punishment
Section 201Definitions
Section 202Board of registration of dietitians/nutritionists; powers and duties
Section 203Application for original license, renewal or examination; educational and professional experience requirements
Section 204License examination; time limitation for license application
Section 205Discipline powers of the board; enforcement of order
Section 206Authorized activities for nonlicensed dietitians/nutritionists
Section 207License renewal biennially; continuing education; proof of compliance
Section 208Authority for recognition of licensees from other states
Section 209Unlicensed practice as dietitian/nutritionist; criminal liability; punishment; restriction of civil actions
Section 210Notice to board of principal place of business address; other addresses at which engaged in business; residential address; change of address; application for amended license
Section 211Definitions applicable to Secs. 211 to 219
Section 212Board of registration of perfusionists; powers and duties
Section 213License application; renewal; examination
Section 214Examination application; reexamination; provisional license
Section 215Revocation, suspension, or cancellation of license; refusal to renew; discipline of licensee
Section 215AComplaints for review of orders of board
Section 216Authorized activities for nonlicensed perfusionists
Section 217License without examination; perfusionist applicants licensed in another jurisdiction
Section 218Limitations on licensed perfusionists
Section 219Record of board proceedings; roster of licensees and provisional licensees
Section 220Addresses of licensees
Section 221Definitions for Secs. 222 to 226
Section 222Licensure as home inspector; qualifications; license period; renewal; exceptions for other professionals
Section 223Establishment of home inspection licensure requirements; applicant qualifications
Section 224Home inspection license applicants licensed in another state
Section 225Complaints against licensed home inspectors; proof of errors and omissions insurance policy; time limitation; liability
Section 226Violations of Secs. 222 to 225; fines and penalties; appeal
Section 227Definitions for Secs. 228 to 235
Section 228Licensing of massage therapists
Section 229Application for massage therapist license; renewal
Section 230Reciprocal licenses for massage therapists from other jurisdictions
Section 231Requirements for licensing of massage therapists
Section 232Complaints; unethical or unprofessional conduct; suspension; sanctions
Section 233Licensing of massage therapy schools
Section 234Regulations by board; display of license in place of business
Section 235Advertising by massage therapists
Section 236[There is no 112:236.]
Section 237Definitions applicable to Secs. 237 to 251
Section 238License requirement for masters, journeypersons and apprentices; display of license or certificate; display of designation and number in advertisements
Section 239Application certification of sheet metal corporation, partnership, LLC, LLP or other such entity
Section 240Rules for performance of duties; qualifications of applicants for examination
Section 241License application for apprenticeship; vocational school on-the-job training
Section 242Examination exemption for certain out-of-state or foreign country masters or journeypersons
Section 243Fees for licenses
Section 244Continuing education rules and regulations
Section 245Investigation of complaints; supervision by division of professional licensure; cease and desist; penalties
Section 246Penalty for unlicensed practice
Section 247Rules and regulations for cities and towns; enforcement; appeals
Section 248Notice for non-resolution of violation
Section 249Permit from local inspector of buildings
Section 250License renewal cycle and period
Section 251Rules governing property owned by commonwealth
Section 252Definitions for Secs. 252 to 258
Section 253Genetic counselors; license applications; fee; proof of age, moral character, and educational and professional requirements
Section 254Education and experience requirements for genetic counselor applicants
Section 255Practice as provisional licensed genetic counselor; expiration; extension; supervision by professional licensed genetic counselor
Section 256Examinations for certification as genetic counselors and as Ph.D. medical geneticists
Section 257Practice of genetic counseling by unlicensed persons; exceptions
Section 258Grounds for denial, refusal to renew, revocation, suspension or cancellation of genetic counselor license
Section 259Definitions for Secs. 259 to 262
Section 260Application for certification as community health worker; fee; additional requirements; carrying of board-issued documentation of certification
Section 261Unauthorized use of certified community health worker title; act or service for which license by professional licensing board is required
Section 262Liability for complaint alleging violation of law or board regulation
Section 263Private occupational schools; oversight by division of professional licensure