Mass. General Laws c.112 § 23J-1/2

Lactation consultant licensure; qualifications

This is an unofficial version of a Massachusetts General Law. For more information on this topic, please see law about occupational licensing.

Updates

Added by St. 2024, c. 186, § 34, effective November 21, 2024

Section 23J-1/2

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.

Last updated:	August 23, 2024