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Mass. General Laws c.112, §§ 82-107

Registration of certain professions and occupations

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§ 82 Definitions applicable to Secs. 82 to 87 
§ 83 Registration of embalmers, funeral directors and apprentice embalmers; applications; examinations and re-examinations; certificates; fees; renewals; apprenticeship; advertising; funeral directing 
§ 84 Issuance and renewal of certificates; fees; expiration of registration; refusal to issue or renew; suspension or revocation 
§ 84A Violations; investigation by board of registration in embalming and funeral directing; hearing; notice; review of decision 
§ 84B Itemized list of funeral costs 
§ 84C Requirement that funeral directors make organ donation information available 
§ 84D Requirement that funeral directors make information regarding funeral and burial benefits for veterans available 

Added by St.2022, c.154, § 16, effective August 5, 2022

§ 85 Rules and regulations of board of registration in embalming and funeral directing; enforcement; records; inspection; annual reports; investigations; lists 
§ 85A Reciprocal agreements with other states 
§ 86 Display of certificate of registration in embalming, funeral directing or establishment certificate 
§ 87 Unlawful embalming; engaging in business of funeral directing without registration; penalty 
§ 87A Definitions applicable to Secs. 87A to 87E1/2 

Amended by St.2020, c.319, §§ 1-2, effective April 11, 2021

§ 87A 1/2 Board of public accountancy; powers; rules; certificate of certified public accountant 
§ 87A 3/4 Individuals or firms practicing public accountancy; liability for damages in civil actions involving claim or defense of fraud 
§ 87B Public accountancy; licenses; individuals 

Amended by St.2020, c.319, §§ 3-7, effective April 11, 2021

§ 87B 1/2 Public accountancy; licenses; firms 

Amended by St.2020, c.319, §§ 8-12, effective April 11, 2021

§ 87C 1/2 Public accountancy; revocation or suspension of certificate or license; discipline; investigations; complaint; hearing; order; judicial review; modification of order 

Amended by St.2020, c.319, § 13, effective April 11, 2021

§ 87D Public accountancy; nonlicensed persons or firms; restrictions; titles; use; misleading names or designations; certificates or licenses granted in foreign countries 

Amended by St.2020, c.319, § 14, effective April 11, 2021

§ 87D 1/2 Public accountancy; injunctions or restraining orders to prohibit unauthorized practices; criminal proceedings 
§ 87E Public accountancy; records incidental to rendering services; confidential information 
§ 87E 1/2 Public accountancy; reviewer disclosure of materials relating to quality reviews; liability 
§ 87T Definitions applicable to Secs. 87T to 87KK 

Amended by St.2020, c.358, §§ 67-68, effective January 14, 2021

§ 87U Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; registration of students; practice upon paying customers 
§ 87V Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; rules and regulations; examinations; specialty limited licenses 

Amended by St.2020, c.358, § 69, effective January 14, 2021

§ 87W Licensing of demonstrators; licensing of hairdresser, barber, cosmetologist, aesthetician, operator or instructor as demonstrator; fees; place of demonstrations 
§ 87X Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; misrepresentation or false, fraudulent or misleading statements by licensee prohibited 
§ 87Z Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; reciprocity licensing; additional education requirement 
§ 87AA Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; operation of licensed shops and mobile businesses; fee; change of location 
§ 87BB Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; licensing of schools; fee; examination and licensing of instructors; rules and regulations 
§ 87CC Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; licensing fees; renewal fees; renewal cycle and period 
§ 87DD Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrology, hairdressing and manicuring; entry into shops or schools; inspection; complaints; investigation 
§ 87EE Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; revocation or suspension of license 
§ 87FF Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; re-licensing; revocation of suspension 
§ 87GG Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; expiration of license; renewal fees; practical examination 
§ 87HH Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; refusal, suspension or cancellation of license; appeal 
§ 87II Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; penalty for illegal representation or practice 
§ 87JJ Aesthetics, barbering, cosmetology, electrolysis, hairdressing and manicuring; post-secondary institutions; requirement to register or report progress of enrolled students; approval of institution or renewal of license; rules and regulations; 
§ 87KK Application of Secs. 87T to 87JJ 
§ 87PP Definitions applicable to Secs. 87PP to 87DDD 
§ 87QQ Real estate brokers and salesmen; applicability of Secs. 87RR to 87DDD exemption 
§ 87RR Real estate brokers and salesmen; license; completion of transactions; fee or commission; action for compensation 
§ 87SS Real estate brokers and salesmen; applicants for license; requisites; attorney at law; examinations; rules and regulations 
§ 87TT Real estate brokers and salesmen; application for licenses; forms; fees; evidence of applicant; bonds; action on bond; temporary license 
§ 87UU Corporations, societies, associations or partnerships; application for real estate broker's license 
§ 87VV Licensed real estate salesmen; restrictions; notices 
§ 87WW Non-residents; licensed real estate broker or salesman; power of attorney; service of process 
§ 87XX Issuance of license; term; renewal licenses; records by board of registration of real estate brokers and salesmen 
§ 87XX 1/2 Real estate brokers and salesmen; continuing education; certification of course completion 
§ 87YY Real estate brokers; place of business; display of license; notice; change of business location 
§ 87YY 1/2 Real estate brokers and salesmen; first signing of purchase agreement; distribution of home inspection brochure; prohibition of specific recommendations; exception 
§ 87ZZ Real estate brokers and salesmen; license fee; purposes; advance payments 
§ 87AAA Complaints; investigation by board of registration of real estate brokers and salesmen; revocation or suspension of license; grounds; penalties 
§ 87AAA 3/4 Real estate brokers and salesmen; dual agent; designated agent; facilitator 
§ 87BBB Investigations and hearings by board of registration of real estate brokers and salesmen; powers; decisions; appeals; costs 
§ 87CCC Real estate brokers and salesmen; penalty for illegal representation or practice 
§ 87DDD 1/2 Real estate brokers and salesmen; persons finding dwelling accommodations for fee 
§ 87CCCC Operators of drinking water supply facilities; application; qualifications; examination; certificate; renewal; fees; temporary emergency certification 
§ 87DDDD Operators of drinking water supply facilities; necessity of certification; penalty; jurisdiction 
§ 88 Issuance of certified statements and duplicate certificates of registration by boards of registration or examination 
§ 89 Definitions applicable to Secs. 89 to 97 
§ 90 Chiropractors; rules and regulations; records; reports 
§ 91 Chiropractors; application for certificate; filing; fees; qualifications of applicant 
§ 91A Chiropractors; final year students; practice under supervision of preceptor chiropractor 

Added by St. 2024, c. 238, § 228, effective November 20, 2024

§ 92 Chiropractors; licensees of other states; registration 
§ 93 Chiropractors; refusal to grant certificate; revocation 
§ 94 Chiropractors; examinations; registration; certificate; display 
§ 94A Chiropractic facilities; licensing; exception 
§ 95 Chiropractors; penalty for illegal representation or practice 
§ 96 Address of chiropractor; notification to board of registration of chiropractors; license fee; license renewal certificate; suspension of authority 
§ 97 Chiropractors; rendition of services; advertisement 
§ 98 Definitions applicable to Secs. 98 to 107 
§ 99 Landscape architects; certificate of registration; necessity; display 
§ 100 Landscape architects; seal of design 
§ 101 Landscape architects; qualifications of applicants; practice by associations 
§ 102 Landscape architects; examinations for registration; rules and regulations 
§ 103 Landscape architects; fees 
§ 104 Foreign landscape architects; certification; reciprocity 
§ 106 Landscape architects; suspension or revocation of certificate; reissuance 
§ 107 Landscape architects; penalty for illegal representation or practice 

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