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MA Gen L ch 111h § 46 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XVI - Public Health|Chapter 111h - Massachusetts Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Act|Section 46 - Transfer of Facility License From Operator

Section 46. (a) No sooner than five years after the implementation of the site closure plan pursuant to section forty-four, the board shall accept transfer of the facility license from the operator, if it determines that the operator has fulfilled all of its obligations under the comprehensive operating contract executed pursuant to section thirty-three. No fewer than ninety days prior to such vote, the board shall issue a draft plan for institutional control of the facility in accordance with the regulations adopted under section sixteen for public review and comment. The board shall conduct a public meeting on the plan of each site community and other public meetings in neighboring communities upon request by the chief executive officer of such community. The board shall accept written comments on the plan submitted by any interested person within forty-five days of the public notice of the availability of the plan. Prior to its vote to accept transfer of the license and adopt the plan, the board shall consider and evaluate all comments made at a public meeting or submitted in writing.  (b) Upon the board's decision to accept transfer of the facility license the department of public health shall, after notice and opportunity for hearing, determine whether to allow such transfer. The decision of said department to approve facility license transfer shall be based on a determination that the operator's obligations under section forty-four have been fulfilled and that the board's program for institutional control of the facility is adequate to protect the public health, safety and the environment. Such decision shall specify, based on the characterization of the facility and of the low-level radioactive waste present at the site, a period of time during which institutional control shall continue, or a procedure for approving termination by the board of institutional control following a specified period of time. The institutional control period shall not be less than the minimum time required for any low-level radioactive waste present at the site to decay to the maximum concentrations above natural background levels permitted to be released into air or water in unrestricted areas under federal and state law.  (c) The operator shall not be required to submit a report to the state ethics commission and the inspector general, in accordance with section twenty-two, for any year after the year during which the facility license is transferred pursuant to this section.
MA Gen L ch 111h § 47 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XVI - Public Health|Chapter 111h - Massachusetts Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Act|Section 47 - Institutional Control of Facility; Annual Report; Public Meetings

Section 47. The board shall be responsible for institutional control of the facility in accordance with the program approved by the department of public health and regulations adopted pursuant to section sixteen. The board shall annually issue a report of its institutional control of the facility for public review and comment. Within sixty days of issuance of such report, the board shall hold a public meeting in each site community and other public meetings in neighboring communities upon request by the chief executive officer of such community. The board shall consider and evaluate all comments made at such public meetings or submitted in writing within sixty days of the issuance of the report. Said department shall issue an annual report of the supervision of such institutional control activities for public review and comment. Within sixty days of issuance of such report, said department shall hold a public meeting in each site community and other public meetings in neighboring communities, upon request by the chief executive officer of such community. Said department shall consider and evaluate all comments made at such public meetings or submitted in writing within sixty days of the issuance of the report.
MA Gen L ch 111h § 48 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XVI - Public Health|Chapter 111h - Massachusetts Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Act|Section 48 - Statutes Not Applicable

Section 48. The selection of an operator and the development of a facility pursuant to this chapter shall, for the purposes of section forty-two B of chapter seven, be construed as an alternative method of design and construction services approved by the legislature, and shall not be subject to sections thirty-eight A.5 to thirty-eight N, inclusive, of said chapter seven or of sections forty-four A to forty-four J, inclusive, of chapter one hundred and forty-nine.
MA Gen L ch 111i § 1 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XVI - Public Health|Chapter 111i - Women's, Infants and Children Program|Section 1 - Wic Program; Administration and Funding

Section 1. The department of public health, in this chapter called the department, shall administer a program to be called the WIC program, funded by the commonwealth and the United States department of agriculture or other successor federal agency authorized to fund this program, to provide supplemental foods and nutrition education to pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants and young children. The WIC program shall be administered in a manner consistent with applicable federal law (forty-two United States Code section one thousand seven hundred and eighty-six, as amended) and the provisions of this chapter. To the extent that the provisions of this chapter conflict with the applicable federal law and regulations, the program shall be administered in a manner consistent with federal law.
MA Gen L ch 111i § 2 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XVI - Public Health|Chapter 111i - Women's, Infants and Children Program|Section 2 - Intent of Program; All Those Eligible Defined; Allocation of Funds

Section 2. The WIC program shall serve all those eligible under the Federal WIC program eligibility standards. It is the intent of this program that by July first, nineteen hundred and ninety-four all of those eligible for the program shall be served. The words all those eligible shall mean serving eighty-five percent of all federally eligible women, infants and children.  Federal and state funds appropriated to implement this section shall be allocated to expand program operations in areas most in need of supplemental foods as determined by a methodology which shall be included in the state plan, and to fund related administrative services necessary for expansion.  It is the intent of this section that state funds provided under this act will supplement federal funds to enable all those eligible as defined above to be served through the WIC program.
MA Gen L ch 111i § 3 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XVI - Public Health|Chapter 111i - Women's, Infants and Children Program|Section 3 - Director; Duties; Public Hearing; Notice

Section 3. The director of the WIC program, in this chapter called the director, shall ensure that a state plan is developed annually as required by federal law. In so doing, the director shall ensure that a public hearing is held not less than twenty-one days after a draft state plan is made available for review to members of the public and not less than thirty days before a final state plan must be submitted to the federal government. Notice of the time and place of said public hearing, and of the availability for review of the draft state plan, shall be provided to each person who has previously requested the receipt of such notices, as well as to individuals and organizations known to the department to have an interest in issues regarding maternal and child health care and child hunger. Notice to the above-described individuals and organizations shall be in addition to publication of such notices in newspapers of general circulation throughout the state.
MA Gen L ch 111i § 4 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XVI - Public Health|Chapter 111i - Women's, Infants and Children Program|Section 4 - Advisory Board; Membership; Compensation

Section 4. An advisory board shall be established by the director, the purpose of which shall be to advise the director on all policies relating to the WIC program. The advisory board shall be composed of at least sixteen individuals each of whom shall serve a term of two years. Members of the advisory board shall be selected by the director, subject to the following requirements: four members of the advisory board shall be current or former WIC program participants chosen from geographically diverse parts of the state; six members of the advisory board shall be individuals who provide services or goods to WIC program participants, such as medical professionals, nurse practitioners, and food vendors; six members of the advisory board shall be representatives of the general court, the Massachusetts nutrition board or family health services advisory council, the department of early education and care, the department of public welfare, the WIC directors association, the nutritionists association and a non-profit hunger relief organization.  Members of the advisory board shall not be compensated. Necessary expenses incurred by members of the advisory board to carry out their duties as such shall be reimbursed by the WIC program, and adequate staff shall be provided to the advisory board so that it can perform its functions effectively.
MA Gen L ch 111i § 5 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XVI - Public Health|Chapter 111i - Women's, Infants and Children Program|Section 5 - Determination of Financial Eligibility; Food Packages; Delivery; Statement of Rights and Obligations

Section 5. In determining the financial eligibility of an applicant for WIC benefits, only such income as is available for the support and maintenance of the applicant shall be counted.  A monthly food package shall be provided to each participant and shall be prescribed by a competent professional authority at the local WIC program based solely on the participant's dietary needs. Such competent professional authorities shall be allowed to choose from the full range of types and amounts of food authorized by federal rules in developing food packages for program participants.  Each local WIC agency shall, in accordance with guidelines set forth in the state plan, mail or otherwise deliver food instruments to an individual on the basis of difficulties of the participant and his or her proxy in obtaining the food instruments, for reasons such as illness, imminent childbirth, or difficulty of access to the local agency.  All participants shall receive a written statement of their rights and obligations as participants, including all of the rights and obligations set forth in this chapter, at the time they are certified, and such statement shall be written in language calculated to be understood by the average participant.
MA Gen L ch 111i § 6 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XVI - Public Health|Chapter 111i - Women's, Infants and Children Program|Section 6 - Availability of Funds for Local Agency Outreach Activities

Section 6. The director shall ensure that adequate funds are available to each local WIC agency to perform outreach activities designed to identify and encourage the participation of individuals who are eligible to participate.
MA Gen L ch 111i § 7 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XVI - Public Health|Chapter 111i - Women's, Infants and Children Program|Section 7 - Annual Appropriation of Funds

Section 7. Adequate funds to implement this chapter shall be appropriated on an annual basis.
MA Gen L ch 111j § 1 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XVI - Public Health|Chapter 111j - Alcohol and Drug Counselors|Section 1 - Definitions

Section 1. As used in this section and in sections 2 to 8, inclusive, the following words shall, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, have the following meanings:  ''Approved continuing education'', continuing education approved by the department, including research and training programs, college and university courses, in-service training programs, seminars and conferences designed to maintain and enhance the skills of alcohol and drug counselors.  ''Approved program'', a program approved by the department for the education and training of alcohol and drug counselors.  ''Approved work experience'', supervised work experience, approved by the department, in alcohol and drug abuse treatment, intervention and prevention.  ''Department'', the department of public health.  ''Licensed alcohol and drug counselor I'', a person licensed by the department to conduct an independent practice of alcohol and drug counseling and to provide supervision to other alcohol and drug counselors. A licensed alcohol and drug counselor I shall have received a master's or doctoral degree in behavioral sciences, including a supervised counseling practicum which meets the requirements established by the department or such equivalent educational credits as may be established by the department, shall have at least three years of approved work experience and shall have passed a licensing examination approved by the department.  ''Licensed alcohol and drug counselor II'', a person licensed by the department to practice alcohol and drug counseling under clinical supervision. A licensed alcohol and drug counselor II shall have completed an approved program of education, including a supervised counseling practicum which meets the requirements established by the department or such equivalent educational credits as may be established by the department, shall have at least three years of approved work experience and shall have passed a licensing examination approved by the department.
MA Gen L ch 111j § 2 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XVI - Public Health|Chapter 111j - Alcohol and Drug Counselors|Section 2 - Duties of Department

Section 2. The department shall establish the requirements for the licensing of alcohol and drug counselors practicing in the commonwealth, evaluate the qualifications of applicants, supervise licensing examinations, collect fees established for licensing and examination, grant and issue licenses to alcohol and drug counselors who satisfy the department's requirements for licensing, require and establish continuing education requirements, investigate complaints and take appropriate disciplinary action to protect the public health, safety and welfare.  The department shall establish requirements for licensed alcohol and drug counselors I and II and may establish other reasonable classifications for alcohol and drug counselors as it finds necessary and appropriate, taking into consideration different levels of education, training and work experience.  The department shall approve and issue certificates of approval of programs for the training of alcohol and drug counselors. The department shall maintain a list of approved programs as well as a current roster of persons serving as licensed alcohol and drug counselors in the commonwealth.  The department shall promulgate such rules and regulations as it deems necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter including rules and regulations establishing the educational and professional requirements for licensing alcohol and drug counselors, establishing fees for licensing and examination and governing the practice and employment of licensed alcohol and drug counselors to promote the public health, safety and welfare.
MA Gen L ch 111j § 3 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XVI - Public Health|Chapter 111j - Alcohol and Drug Counselors|Section 3 - Licensing; Proof of Qualifications; Biennial License Renewal

Section 3. Each applicant for a license shall furnish the department with proof of satisfactory completion of the educational, training and experience requirements for licensure, including completion of an approved program and approved work experience and proof of having passed such licensing examination as approved or administered by the department.  A person serving as a licensed alcohol and drug counselor shall apply for license renewal biennially to the department. An alcohol and drug counselor seeking license renewal shall submit proof of having successfully completed the requirements for such approved continuing education as may be established by regulations.  Applications for licenses and renewals thereof shall be submitted in accordance with procedures established by the department. Each application shall be accompanied by the payment of a fee to be determined by the department.
MA Gen L ch 111j § 4 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XVI - Public Health|Chapter 111j - Alcohol and Drug Counselors|Section 4 - Prohibition of Unlicensed Alcohol and Drug Counseling; Fine; Injunction

Section 4. Except as otherwise provided for in this chapter or by regulation, a person who is not licensed or is otherwise exempt from licensing, shall not hold himself out as a licensed alcohol and drug counselor and shall not use the title, initials or description of a licensed alcohol and drug counselor or practice or attempt to practice alcohol and drug counseling. Whoever engages in any such unauthorized action shall be subject to a fine of not less than $500. In addition, the department may bring a petition in superior court to enjoin such action or any other violation of this chapter or a regulation of the department.
MA Gen L ch 111j § 5 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XVI - Public Health|Chapter 111j - Alcohol and Drug Counselors|Section 5 - Persons Exempt From Licensing Requirements; Provision of Counseling Services by Nonlicensed Individuals; Limitations

Section 5. The following individuals shall be exempt from the licensing requirements of this chapter:  (a) an educational psychologist, marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, nurse practitioner, occupational therapist, physician, physician assistant, practical nurse, psychologist, registered nurse, rehabilitation counselor and social worker;  (b) an employee or other agent of a recognized academic institution or employee assistance program or a federal, state, county or local government institution, program, agency or facility or school committee, school district, school board or board of regents while performing alcohol and drug counseling duties solely for the respective agency or under the jurisdiction of such agency; provided, however, that a license pursuant to this chapter need not be a requirement for employment in any state, county or municipal agency;  (c) an employee of an alcohol or drug treatment program or facility which is licensed or approved by the department pursuant to chapters 111B and 111E; provided, however, that such individual perform alcohol and drug counseling solely within or under the jurisdiction of such program or facility.  Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent qualified members of other professions, including attorneys, Christian Science practitioners or members of the clergy, from providing alcohol or drug counseling consistent with accepted standards of their respective professions; provided, however, that no such person shall use a title stating or implying that such person is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor.  Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent members of peer groups or self-help groups from performing peer group or self-help activities; provided, however, that no such person shall use a title stating or implying that such person is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor.
MA Gen L ch 111j § 6 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XVI - Public Health|Chapter 111j - Alcohol and Drug Counselors|Section 6 - Consumer Complaints; Authority of Department; Discipline of Licensee

Section 6. The department shall establish procedures for consumers to file written complaints regarding an alcohol and drug counselor who is subject to requirements for licensure.  The department shall investigate all complaints relating to the proper practice of an alcohol and drug counselor holding a license and all complaints relating to any violation of this chapter or regulation of the department.  The department may conduct an adjudicatory proceeding pursuant to chapter 30A, but shall not have the power to issue, vacate, modify or enforce subpoenas pursuant to section 12 of said chapter 30A. The department may, after a hearing pursuant to said chapter 30A, deny, refuse renewal, revoke, limit or suspend a license or otherwise discipline an alcohol and drug counselor licensed pursuant to this chapter. Grounds for denial, refusal to renew, revocation, limitation, suspension or other discipline shall include the following:  (1) fraud or misrepresentation in obtaining a license;  (2) criminal conduct which the department determines to be of such a nature as to render such person unfit to practice as a licensed alcohol and drug counselor as evidenced by criminal proceedings resulting in a conviction, guilty plea or plea of nolo contendere or an admission of sufficient facts;  (3) violation of any rule or regulation of the department governing the practice of alcohol and drug counselors;  (4) violation of ethical standards which the department determines to be of such a nature as to render such person unfit to practice as a licensed alcohol and drug counselor;  (5) other just and sufficient cause which the department may determine would render a person unfit to practice as a licensed alcohol and drug counselor.  Where denial, refusal to renew, revocation or suspension is based solely on the failure of the licensee to file timely an application or pay prescribed fees or to maintain insurance coverage as required by law or regulation, the department may act without first granting the applicant or licensee a hearing.
MA Gen L ch 111j § 7 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XVI - Public Health|Chapter 111j - Alcohol and Drug Counselors|Section 7 - License Examinations; Form; Semi-Annually; Certificate in Lieu of Examination

Section 7. Examinations for licensed alcohol and drug counselors shall be conducted at least twice a year at times and places designated by the department. Examinations shall be written; provided, however, that portions thereof may be conducted orally. A person who has failed an examination may be admitted to the next subsequent examination.  The department may accept, in lieu of its own examination, a current certificate of any recognized certifying body issued on the basis of an examination satisfactory to the department; provided, however, that the standards of such body shall be at least as stringent as those established by the department.
MA Gen L ch 111j § 8 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part I - Administration of the Government|Title XVI - Public Health|Chapter 111j - Alcohol and Drug Counselors|Section 8 - License Without Examination; Applicant Licensed or Certified in Another State

Section 8. The department may issue a license without examination to an applicant whose qualifications meet the requirements for licensure established by the department if such applicant is licensed or certified in alcohol and drug counseling or a comparable field in another state wherein the requirements for licensure are deemed by the department to be equivalent to or in excess of the requirements of this chapter.