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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.

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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. 

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Last updated: August 10, 2022

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