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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  1. General Laws
  2. Part I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
  3. Title XVI PUBLIC HEALTH
  4. Chapter 112 REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
  5. Section 23J1/2 Lactation consultant licensure

Section 23J1/2

Section 23J1/2: Lactation consultant licensure

Section 23J1/2. An applicant for licensure as a lactation consultant shall:

(i) be not less than 18 years of age;

(ii) have submitted a completed application upon a form and in such manner as the board prescribes, accompanied by applicable fees;

(iii) have met the education and clinical standards established for international board-certified lactation consultants by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners or its successor organization;

(iv) have passed an examination adopted or administered by the board; provided, however, that the board may adopt a standardized national exam, including the examination required for certification by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners or a successor or equivalent entity; and

(v) have completed such other requirements as may be prescribed by the board.