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Mass. General Laws c.112, §§ 201-297

Registration of certain professions and occupations

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§ 201 Definitions applicable to Secs. 201 to 210 
§ 202 Board of registration of dietitians and nutritionists; powers and duties 
§ 203 Dietitians/nutritionists; application for original license, renewal or examination; educational and professional experience requirements 
§ 204 Dietitians/nutritionists; license examination; time limitation for license application 
§ 205 Discipline powers of the board of registration of dietitians and nutritionists; enforcement of order 
§ 206 Authorized activities for nonlicensed dietitians/nutritionists 
§ 207 Dietitians/nutritionists; license renewal biennially; continuing education; proof of compliance 
§ 208 Dietitians/nutritionists; authority for recognition of licensees from other states 
§ 209 Dietitians/nutritionists; penalty for illegal representation or practice 
§ 210 Dietitians/nutritionists; addresses 
§ 211 Definitions applicable to Secs. 211 to 219 
§ 212 Board of registration in perfusion; powers and duties 
§ 213 Perfusionists; license application; renewal; examination 
§ 214 Perfusionists; examination application; reexamination; provisional license 
§ 215 Perfusionists; revocation, suspension, or cancellation of license; refusal to renew; discipline of licensee 
§ 215A Complaints for review of orders of board of registration in perfusion 
§ 216 Authorized activities for nonlicensed perfusionists 
§ 217 License without examination; perfusionist applicants licensed in another jurisdiction 
§ 218 Limitations on licensed perfusionists 
§ 219 Record of board of registration in perfusion proceedings; roster of licensees and provisional licensees 
§ 220 Perfusionists; addresses of licensees 
§ 221 Definitions applicable to Secs. 222 to 226 
§ 222 Home inspectors; licensure; qualifications; license period; renewal; exceptions for other professionals 
§ 223 Home inspectors; establishment of licensure requirements; applicant qualifications 
§ 224 Home inspection license applicants licensed in another state 
§ 225 Complaints against licensed home inspectors; proof of errors and omissions insurance policy; time limitation; liability 
§ 226 Violations of Secs. 222 to 225; fines and penalties; appeal 
§ 227 Definitions applicable to Secs. 228 to 235 
§ 228 Massage therapists; license required to practice; exemptions 
§ 229 Massage therapists; application for license; renewal 

Amended by St.2021, c. 39, § 66, effective July 18, 2021.

§ 230 Reciprocal licenses for massage therapists from other jurisdictions 
§ 231 Requirements for licensing of massage therapists 
§ 232 Massage therapists; complaints; unethical or unprofessional conduct; suspension; sanctions 

Amended by St.2021, c. 39, § 67, effective July 18, 2021

§ 233 Licensing of massage therapy schools 

Amended by St.2021, c.39, § 68, effective July 18, 2021

§ 234 Regulations by board of massage therapy; display of license in place of business 
§ 235 Advertising by massage therapists 
§ 237 Definitions applicable to Secs. 237 to 251 
§ 238 Sheet metal workers; license requirement for masters, journeypersons and apprentices; display of license or certificate; display of designation and number in advertisements 
§ 239 Application certification of sheet metal corporation, partnership, LLC, LLP or other such entity 
§ 240 Sheet metal workers; rules for performance of duties; qualifications of applicants for examination 
§ 241 Sheet metal workers; license application for apprenticeship; vocational school on-the-job training 
§ 242 Sheet metal workers; examination exemption for certain out-of-state or foreign country masters or journeypersons 
§ 243 Sheet metal workers; fees for licenses 
§ 244 Sheet metal workers; continuing education rules and regulations 
§ 245 Sheet metal workers; investigation of complaints; supervision by division of professional licensure; cease and desist; penalties 
§ 246 Sheet metal workers; penalty for illegal representation or practice 
§ 247 Sheet metal workers; rules and regulations for cities and towns; enforcement; appeals 
§ 248 Sheet metal workers; notice for non-resolution of violation 
§ 249 Sheet metal workers; permit from local inspector of buildings 
§ 250 Sheet metal workers; license renewal cycle and period 
§ 251 Sheet metal workers; rules governing property owned by commonwealth 
§ 252 Definitions applicable to Secs. 252 to 258 
§ 253 Genetic counselors; license applications; fee; proof of age, moral character, and educational and professional requirements 
§ 254 Education and experience requirements for genetic counselor applicants 
§ 255 Practice as provisional licensed genetic counselor; expiration; extension; supervision by professional licensed genetic counselor 
§ 256 Examinations for certification as genetic counselors and as Ph.D. medical geneticists 
§ 257 Practice of genetic counseling by unlicensed persons; exceptions 
§ 258 Grounds for denial, refusal to renew, revocation, suspension or cancellation of genetic counselor license 
§ 259 Definitions applicable to Secs. 259 to 262 
§ 260 Community health workers; application for certification; fee; additional requirements; carrying of board-issued documentation of certification 
§ 261 Unauthorized use of certified community health worker title; act or service for which license by professional licensing board is required 
§ 262 Liability for complaint alleging violation of law or board of certification of community health workers regulation 
§ 263 Private occupational schools; oversight by division of professional licensure 
§ 264 Training and education relating to domestic and sexual violence as requirement for licensure; duties of certain boards 
§ 265 Administration of immunization by certified medical assistant 
§ 266 Definitions applicable to Secs. 266 to 274 
§ 267 Practice of naturopathic health care 
§ 268 Powers and duties of board of registration in naturopathy 
§ 269 Application for original licensure as naturopathic doctor 
§ 270 Renewal of naturopathic licenses 
§ 271 Reciprocity for naturopathic doctors registered, certified or licensed in another jurisdiction 
§ 272 Disclosure by licensed naturopathic doctors of business and residential addresses 
§ 273 Unauthorized practice of naturopathic medicine 
§ 274 Deposit of fees from naturopathic licenses, applications and penalties 
§ 275 Sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts 

Added by St.2019, c.8, effective April 8, 2019

§ 276 Definitions applicable to Secs. 276 to 289 

Added by St.2019, c.43, § 2, effective July 31, 2019

§ 277 Appraisal management companies; registration required 

Added by St.2019, c.43, § 2, effective July 31, 2019

§ 278 Appraisal management companies; rules and regulations 

Added by St.2019, c.43, § 2, effective July 31, 2019

§ 279 Appraisal management companies; application for registration 

Added by St.2019, c.43, § 2, effective July 31, 2019

§ 280 Appraisal management companies; designation of controlling person 

Added by St.2019, c.43, § 2, effective July 31, 2019

§ 281 Appraisal management companies; designation of employee in charge 

Added by St.2019, c.43, § 2, effective July 31, 2019

§ 282 Appraisal management companies; notice to board of designation of controlling person and employee in charge; change in designations; sole proprietorships 

Added by St.2019, c.43, § 2, effective July 31, 2019

§ 283 Appraisal management companies; fees 

Added by St.2019, c.43, § 2, effective July 31, 2019

§ 284 Appraisal management companies; surety bond 

Added by St.2019, c.43, § 2, effective July 31, 2019

§ 285 Appraisal management companies; prohibited activities 

Added by St.2019, c.43, § 2, effective July 31, 2019

§ 286 Appraisal management companies; disciplinary actions 

Added by St.2019, c.43, § 2, effective July 31, 2019

§ 287 Appraisal management companies; maintenance and preservation of records 

Added by St.2019, c.43, § 2, effective July 31, 2019

§ 288 Appraisal management companies; injunctive relief 

Added by St.2019, c.43, § 2, effective July 31, 2019

§ 289 Appraisal management companies; investigations and examinations by board 

Added by St.2019, c.43, § 2, effective July 31, 2019

§ 290 Definitions applicable to sections 291 to 297 

Added by St. 2024, c. 186, § 38, effective November 21, 2024

§ 291 Midwifery; practice 

Added by St. 2024, c. 186, § 38, effective November 21, 2024

§ 292 Midwifery; rules and regulations; other board responsibilities 

Added by St. 2024, c. 186, § 38, effective November 21, 2024

§ 293 Midwifery; licensure requirements; injunctions petitioned by the board 

Added by St. 2024, c. 186, § 38, effective November 21, 2024

§ 294 Midwifery; disciplinary actions 

Added by St. 2024, c. 186, § 38, effective November 21, 2024

§ 295 Midwifery; prescribing and administering pharmaceutical agents 

Added by St. 2024, c. 186, § 38, effective November 21, 2024

§ 296 Midwifery; informed consent forms 

Added by St. 2024, c. 186, § 38, effective November 21, 2024

§ 297 Midwifery; duties in emergency care; liability 

Added by St. 2024, c. 186, § 38, effective November 21, 2024

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