Mass. General Laws c.112 § 80I

Required signature, certification, etc. by physician relating to physical or mental health; fulfillment by nurse practitioner

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

Updates

• Amended by St.2020, c.260, § 37, effective January 1, 2021

• Amended by St.2022, c.177, § 35, effective November 8, 2022

Section 80I

When a law or rule requires a signature, certification, stamp, verification, affidavit or endorsement by a physician, when relating to physical or mental health, that requirement may be fulfilled by a nurse practitioner or psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialist practicing under section 80B. 

Last updated:	August 10, 2022