Chapter 112

Section 1 Duties of commissioner of occupational licensure and commissioner of public health
Section 1A Issuance of license or certificate to engage in business or profession; statement of obligation to report certain injuries of children
Section 1B Acceptance 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; waiver of commonwealth's fees
Section 2 Registration of physicians; alien applicants; examinations; renewal; required professional malpractice liability insurance; fees; continuing education relating to diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with cognitive impairments
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 2E Ultrasound services pertaining to a possible or actual pregnancy
Section 3 Examinations
Section 4 Record of registered physicians; annual report
Section 5 Investigation of complaints related to the practice of medicine; remediation program; individual profiles; hearing; disciplinary action; immunity; confidentiality; notice; subpoenas; adjudicatory hearing decisions
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 5F 1/2 Providing or assisting in reproductive health care services and gender-affirming health care services; availability of physician's record
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 5O Telehealth
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 12A 1/2 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 12E 1/2 Drug 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 12F Emergency treatment of minors
Section 12G Disclosure of information by physicians and other medical providers
Section 12G 1/2 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 12R
Section 12L Personal decision regarding pregnancy
Section 12M Abortion; pregnancy existing for 24 weeks or less
Section 12N Abortion; pregnancy existing for 24 weeks or more
Section 12N 1/2 Independent consideration by treating physician and patient or patient's health care proxy of abortion circumstances for pregnancy existing for 24 weeks or more; annual report
Section 12O Abortion performed pursuant to Sec. 12N; protection of unborn child
Section 12P Abortion performed pursuant to Sec. 12M or 12N; written informed consent; facilities
Section 12Q Collection of data
Section 12R Written informed consent; confidentiality; patient less than 16 years of age
Section 12S to 12U Repealed, 2020, 263
Section 12V Exemption of certain individuals rendering emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation from liability
Section 12V 1/2 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 16 Registration of podiatrists; application; fees; examinations and reexaminations; certificate; registration without examination; participation in medical assistance program; revocation; approval of schools
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 23M 1/2 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 23P 1/2 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 23J1/2 Lactation consultant licensure
Section 23P3/4 Licensed lactation consultant title
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 24B 1/2 Pharmacist collaborative practice agreements; collaborative drug therapy management
Section 24B 3/4 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 39D Definitions applicable to Secs. 36E to 42D; reporting of improper dispensing of prescription drugs; reporting of serious adverse drug events; recall and reporting of defective drug preparation
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 39J Non-resident pharmacies; licensure; designation of pharmacist in charge; distribution of drug preparations produced or compounded by a pharmacy not granted a non-resident license prohibited
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 42A Rules and regulations of the board of registration in pharmacy; participation in national data reporting systems; suspension or revocation of license or permit; hearing; summary action upon belief of threat to public health, safety or welfare
Section 42B Development and operation of publicly accessible and searchable website containing enforcement action records of licensed pharmacies and pharmacists, record of serious adverse drug events and other relevant information
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 51 1/2 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 52H Unified recovery and monitoring program of dentists and dental hygienists seeking support for mental health or substance use as a voluntary alternative to disciplinary actions; reports; dismissal of pending investigation or complaint; license status; failure to complete program
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 58A 1/2 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; educational 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 occupational licensure
Section 65G Program for monitoring the rehabilitation of licensed health care professionals seeking support for mental health or substance use
Section 65G Program for monitoring the rehabilitation of licensed health care professionals seeking support for mental health or substance use
Section 66 Practice of optometry; definition
Section 66A Diagnostic pharmaceutical agents; utilization
Section 66B Therapeutic pharmaceutical agents and therapeutic contact lenses; utilization; prescriptions
Section 66C Optometrists; prescriptions; referrals; medical error reduction
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 68C Optometrists; examination to permit the use and prescription of therapeutic pharmaceutical agents; licensed in other jurisdictions; residency; continuing education
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 74A Registration of practical nurses; examinations and re-examinations; certificate; fees; cancellation of certificate; rules and regulations; continuing education relating to 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 or psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialist
Section 80J Authority of psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialist to order tests, therapeutics and prescribe medications
Section 80K Promulgation of regulations by the board regarding advanced practice nursing
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 83 Registration of embalmers, funeral directors and apprentice embalmers; applications; examinations and re-examinations; certificates; fees; renewals; apprenticeship; advertising; funeral directing
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 84D Funeral and burial benefits for veterans
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. 87A1/2 to 87E
Section 87A 1/2 Board of public accountancy; powers; rules; certificate of certified public accountant
Section 87A 3/4 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 87B 1/2 Public accountancy; licenses; firms
Section 87C Repealed, 2010, 22, Sec. 15
Section 87C 1/2 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 87D 1/2 Public accountancy; injunctions or restraining orders to prohibit unauthorized practices; criminal proceedings
Section 87E Public accountancy; records incidental to rendering services; confidential information
Section 87E 1/2 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 87JJ Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; post-secondary institutions; requirement to register or report progress of enrolled students; approval of institution or renewal of license; rules and regulations; inspection; reissuance of license; penalties for violations
Section 87KK Application of Secs. 87T to 87JJ
Section 87LL to 87OO Repealed, 2022, 268, Sec. 116
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 87XX 1/2 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 87YY 1/2 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 87AAA 1/2 Repealed, 2002, 498, Sec. 3
Section 87AAA 3/4 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 87DDD 1/2 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 to 87ZZZ Repealed 2022, 268, Sec. 116
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 91A Chiropractor student externs
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 144B Speech-language pathologist; provisional licensure; qualifications; fees
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 162A Acupuncture detoxification specialist; qualifications; promulgation of regulations
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 and assistant applied behavior analysts, supervised mental health counselors; 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 172A Allied mental health and human service professionals; privilege against disclosures in court, legislative or administrative proceedings; exercise or waiver of privilege by guardian; scope of privilege
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; exemptions
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
Section 275 Sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts
Section 276 Definitions applicable to Secs. 276 to 289
Section 277 Appraisal management companies; registration required
Section 278 Appraisal management companies; rules and regulations
Section 279 Appraisal management companies; application for registration
Section 280 Appraisal management companies; designation of controlling person
Section 281 Appraisal management companies; designation of employee in charge
Section 282 Appraisal management companies; notice to board of designation of controlling person and employee in charge; change in designations; sole proprietorships
Section 283 Appraisal management companies; fees
Section 284 Appraisal management companies; surety bond
Section 285 Appraisal management companies; prohibited activities
Section 286 Appraisal management companies; disciplinary actions
Section 287 Appraisal management companies; maintenance and preservation of records
Section 288 Appraisal management companies; injunctive relief
Section 289 Appraisal management companies; investigations and examinations by board
Section 290 Definitions
Section 291 Practice of midwifery by a licensed certified professional midwife
Section 292 Role of the board
Section 293 Application for licensure as a midwife; fee ; qualifications; licensure in another state; failure to comply
Section 294 Discipline of licensed certified professional midwife
Section 295 Issuance of written prescription by duly registered licensed certified professional midwife
Section 296 Licensed certified professional midwife; client's informed consent
Section 297 Licensed certified professional midwife care limited to low-risk pregnancies; emergency plan; liability of health care provider that consults with or accepts a transport, transfer or referral from a licensed certified professional midwife

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Chapter 112: REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS