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2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 232 - Massage Therapists; Complaints; Unethical or Unprofessional Conduct; Suspension; Sanctions

Section 232. (a) The board shall conduct inspections and investigate all complaints filed relating to the proper practice of massage therapy, the operation of a massage school, and any violation of sections 227 to 236, inclusive, or any rule or regulation of the board. Such complaints may be brought by any person, or the board may, on its own, initiate a complaint.
(b) The board shall be under the supervision of the division of occupational licensure and shall have all the authority conferred under sections 61 to 65E, inclusive. For the purposes of this section and sections 61 to 65E, inclusive, conduct which places into question the holder's competence to practice massage therapy shall include, but not be limited to: (1) committing fraud or misrepresentation in obtaining a license; (2) criminal conduct which the board determines to be of such a nature as to render the person unfit to practice as a licensed massage therapist, as evidenced by criminal proceedings which resulted in a conviction, guilty plea or plea of nolo contendere or an admission of sufficient facts; (3) violating any rule or regulation of the board; (4) failing to cooperate with the board or its agents in the conduct of an inspection or investigation; (5) failing to fulfill any continuing education requirements set out by the board; (6) violating an ethical standard which the board determines to be of such a nature as to render the person unfit to practice as a massage therapist, including, but not limited to:
(i) inappropriate conduct or touching in the practice of massage therapy;
(ii) offering medical opinion or diagnosis; or
(iii) negligence in the course of professional practice.
The board may issue an order to a licensee directing him to cease and desist from unethical or unprofessional conduct if the board finds, after the opportunity for a hearing, that the licensee has engaged in such conduct.
[There is no subsection (c).]
(d) A massage therapist, whose license to practice is suspended for more than 1 year for professional misconduct with regard to insurance claims, shall not own, operate, practice in or be employed by another massage therapist, or a physical therapist or chiropractor, in any capacity, until the license is reinstated by the board. A massage therapist, whose license is suspended for a second offense with regard to insurance claims, shall have the license permanently revoked and may not own, operate, practice or be employed in a business that provides massage therapy, physical therapy or chiropractic care.
(e) Nothing in this section shall limit the board's authority to impose sanctions by consent agreement that are considered reasonable and appropriate by the board. Any person aggrieved by any disciplinary action taken by the board pursuant to this section or section 235 may, pursuant to section 64, file a petition for judicial review.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 233 - Licensing of Massage Therapy Schools

Section 233. The board shall, upon the application of any school desiring to teach massage therapy, inspect the school and notify the governing body thereof in writing if the school is approved for licensure by the board or, if not, what action the school must take in order to be licensed by the board. The application shall be on a form furnished by the board, which application shall be signed and sworn to by the applicant. Each application shall be accompanied by a fee as prescribed by the secretary of administration and finance in accordance with section 3B of chapter 7. Licenses to operate a massage school shall be valid for a period determined by the commissioner of the division of occupational licensure and may be renewed for a like period upon application therefor on forms to be furnished by the board. The fee for each renewal shall be determined under the aforementioned provision. The board shall further establish standards to be met by the massage therapy school and shall require the school to maintain a curriculum that meets the criteria established by the board. When in the opinion of the board the standards have been met by the school, the school shall be licensed. No school or entity may teach massage therapy unless licensed by the board. No person may instruct in a massage school unless he is licensed by the board. If at any time a licensed school has in the opinion of the board lowered its standards below those established by the board or violated any law, rule or regulation of the board, the license may, after notice and an opportunity for hearing, be revoked by the board. Any applicant aggrieved by the refusal of the board to license a massage school may seek review in the superior court under chapter 30A.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 234 - Regulations by Board of Massage Therapy; Display of License in Place of Business

Section 234. The board shall adopt regulations necessary to ensure the safe and lawful practice of massage therapy. Every person receiving a license from the board shall conspicuously display the same in his place of business.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 235 - Advertising by Massage Therapists

Section 235. (a) Only persons duly licensed under this chapter shall be designated as massage therapists and entitled to use the term ''massage'' when advertising or printing promotional material. Any person who uses the term ''massage'' in his professional title without being authorized to do so shall be subject to discipline by the board. Anyone who: (i) knowingly aids and abets another to use the term ''massage'' as part of a professional title when the person is not authorized to do so; or (ii) knowingly employs persons not authorized to use the regulated professional title in the course of such employment, shall also be subject to a disciplinary proceeding before the board. It shall also be a violation of this chapter for a person to advertise: (1) as a massage therapist, also known as a muscular therapist, myotherapist, masseur, masseuse or a massage therapy establishment unless a person in its employment holds a valid license under this chapter; (2) by combining advertising for a licensed massage therapy service with escort or dating services; (3) as performing massage in a form in which the person has not received training, or of a type which is not licensed or otherwise recognized by law or administrative rule; or (4) by using any term other than therapeutic massage or massage therapy to refer to the service. The term ''advertise'' as used in this section shall include, but not be limited to, the issuance of a card, sign or device to another; the causing, permitting, or allowing of any sign or marking on or in any building, vehicle or structure; advertising in a newspaper or magazine or on television; or through electronic means; any listing or advertising in a directory under a classification or heading that includes the word ''massage'' or commercials broadcast by airwave transmission.
(b) Any persons who are otherwise licensed, certified, or registered under laws of this commonwealth, who are performing services within their authorized scope of practice, and who do not hold themselves out to be massage therapists, shall be exempt from this section.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 238 - Sheet Metal Workers; License Requirement for Masters, Journeypersons and Apprentices; Display of License or Certificate; Display of Designation and Number in Advertisements

Section 238. (a) No person shall engage in work as a master, journeyperson or apprentice nor shall any person advertise or represent that he is a master, journeyperson or apprentice unless that person holds a valid license issued by the board as provided in this chapter.
(b) The license or certificate of a master, journeyperson or apprentice shall be displayed when required by an inspector of buildings or an inspector acting on behalf of the board. The inspectors may enforce this section by entering into an establishment where the licensees are performing their work.
(c) A sign, listing or advertisement of a sheet metal business, master or that of a journeyperson sheet metal worker shall contain his designation and license number.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 239 - Application Certification of Sheet Metal Corporation, Partnership, Llc, Llp or Other Such Entity

Section 239. (a) A person licensed in the commonwealth as a master sheet metal worker may apply to the board for a certificate of a sheet metal corporation, partnership, LLC, LLP or other such entity upon payment of a fee or a biennial renewal fee, the amounts of which shall be determined annually by the secretary of administration and finance pursuant to section 3B of chapter 7. A certificate of a sheet metal corporation shall authorize a master to conduct the sheet metal business as a corporation; provided, however, that in the corporation the master sheet metal worker shall be designated as an officer of the corporation organized under the laws of the commonwealth. A certificate of sheet metal partnership or LLP shall authorize a master sheet metal worker to conduct the sheet metal business as a partnership or LLP; provided, however, that all partners in such a partnership or LLP shall be master sheet metal workers. A certificate of a sheet metal LLC shall require, as a prerequisite, that a master sheet metal worker be designated as a manager of that LLC. The board shall determine the appropriate requirements for any other business entities not so designated.
(b) No corporation, partnership, LLC, LLP or other entity shall engage in business, advertise the provision of sheet metal work, make application for and take out permits for sheet metal work, bid for sheet metal work, permit its employees to perform sheet metal work or represent that it holds a license or certificate issued by the board unless the entity and all employees who performing such work hold a license or certificate, issued by the board, as further described in chapter 13 and this chapter.
(c) The certificate of a sheet metal corporation, partnership, LLP, LLC, or other entity shall only be issued to a master sheet metal worker who shall be responsible for all sheet metal work performed by that entity and its duly licensed employees.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 240 - Sheet Metal Workers; Rules for Performance of Duties; Qualifications of Applicants for Examination

Section 240. The board shall make such rules as they deem proper for the performance of their duties and governing the qualifications of applicants for examination. The board shall examine each person who applies for a license as a journeyperson sheet metal worker or a master sheet metal worker, as to his practical knowledge of sheet metal work. The board shall hold frequent examinations in the greater Boston area, and at such other convenient locations as it deems necessary. The board shall make every effort to accommodate veterans, including the crediting of relevant military experience and the waiver of other requirements for individuals who demonstrate competence in the field of sheet metal work. The board shall promulgate regulations to determine the allowable education and work hour credits for veterans and military personnel.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 241 - Sheet Metal Workers; License Application for Apprenticeship; Vocational School On-the-Job Training

Section 241. An apprentice, before starting an apprenticeship, shall file an application with the board, accompanied by the appropriate fee, requesting that an apprentice license be issued. The application shall be made on a form to be furnished by the board and shall require the applicant to state his age, the employer's name and address and such other information as the board may require. A master sheet metal worker may employ more than 1 apprentices but not more than 1 apprentice may work under the direct supervision of a master or a journeyperson in the employ of the master. The board may, by regulation, establish a maximum length of time for apprentice training.
Notwithstanding this section, students in a vocational school accredited by the department of education, under the direct personal supervision of a master or journeyperson sheet metal worker who is certified as an instructor by the division of occupational education, may engage in an on-the-job training program on installations approved by the examiners and conducted in cooperation with such a vocational school. The examiners shall adopt rules and regulations relative to the on-the-job training program and may accept such training as fulfillment, in whole or in part, of the necessary prerequisites for journeyperson licensure.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 242 - Sheet Metal Workers; Examination Exemption for Certain Out-of-State or Foreign Country Masters or Journeypersons

Section 242. Upon payment of a fee and the submission of an application provided by the board, the board may issue a license without examination to an applicant who is legally registered as a journeyperson or master sheet metal worker in any other state or country whose requirements for obtaining and maintaining registration, in the opinion of the board, are at least substantially equivalent to the requirements in the commonwealth, provided such other state or country has a reciprocal privilege to licensees registered by the board. The board may require additional education if it determines that the standards required for sheet metal work in another state or country are inconsistent with the standards in effect in the commonwealth.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 243 - Sheet Metal Workers; Fees for Licenses

Section 243. The fees for a license as a journeyperson, master and apprentice sheet metal worker, or for any biennial renewal thereof, shall be determined annually by the secretary of administration pursuant to section 3B of chapter 7.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 245 - Sheet Metal Workers; Investigation of Complaints; Supervision by Division of Professional Licensure; Cease and Desist; Penalties

Section 245. (a) The board may investigate all complaints filed relating to the proper practice of sheet metal work, any violation of this chapter pertaining to the practice of sheet metal work or any rule or regulation of the board. Such complaints may be brought by any person or the board.
(b) The board shall be under the supervision of the division of occupational licensure and shall have all the authority conferred under sections 61 to 65E, inclusive. For the purposes of this section and said sections 61 to 65E, inclusive, conduct which places into question the holder's competence to practice sheet metal work shall include, but not be limited to: (1) committing fraud or misrepresentation in obtaining a license; (2) criminal conduct which the board determines to be of such a nature as to render the person unfit to practice sheet metal work, as evidenced by criminal proceedings which resulted in a conviction, guilty plea, plea of nolo contendere or an admission of sufficient facts; (3) violating a rule or regulation of the board; (4) failing to cooperate with the board or its agents in the conduct of an inspection or investigation; (5) failing to fulfill any continuing education requirements required by the board; (6) aiding or abetting an unlicensed person to practice sheet metal work; or (7) negligence in the course of professional practice.
(c) The board may issue an order to a licensee directing him to cease and desist from unethical or unprofessional conduct if the board finds, after notice and the opportunity for a hearing, that the licensee has engaged in such conduct.
(d) Nothing in this section shall limit the board's authority to impose, by agreement, sanctions that are considered reasonable and appropriate by the board. Any person aggrieved by a disciplinary action taken by the board pursuant to this section or for violation of any other law, rule or regulations may, pursuant to section 64, file a petition for judicial review.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 246 - Sheet Metal Workers; Penalty for Illegal Representation or Practice

Section 246. Whoever, not being licensed to practice sheet metal work pursuant to this chapter, practices or attempts to practice sheet metal work or holds himself out as being licensed to practice sheet metal work or uses any of the licensed titles of that profession, or whoever practices sheet metal work under a false or assumed name or under a name other than that by which he is licensed or whoever impersonates another practitioner of sheet metal work, or whoever buys, sells or fraudulently obtains a diploma, license, license renewal certificate or record or registration to practice sheet metal work or aids or abets in such selling or fraudulent obtaining or whoever practices sheet metal work under cover of any diploma, license, license renewal certificate, record or registration to practice sheet metal work shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000. A city or town that fails to comply with any of its provisions shall forfeit $50 to the commonwealth for each month during which such neglect continues. Nothing in this section shall affect, restrict, diminish or limit any other penalty or remedy provided by law, including those penalties provided under sections 61 to 65E of chapter 112.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 247 - Sheet Metal Workers; Rules and Regulations for Cities and Towns; Enforcement; Appeals

Section 247. The board shall adopt reasonable and uniform rules and regulations for cities and towns relative to the practice of sheet metal work. The rules and regulations shall be enforced by the local inspector of buildings or a like official. The board shall adopt a regulation requiring all cities and towns to use a uniform application for a permit to perform sheet metal work or to make special reference to the work on permits issued by an inspector operating pursuant to chapter 143 and any other applicable laws. Any fees for these permits shall be established by the city or town. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, no licensed journeyperson or master sheet metal worker shall be issued a permit for the performance of sheet metal work pursuant to this chapter unless the licensee has a current liability insurance policy, including completed operations coverage, which has been issued by an insurance company licensed to do business within the commonwealth, or other type of indemnity against liability providing substantially equivalent coverage, or a bond.
[There is no subsection (a).]
(b) A person aggrieved by a ruling interpreting the rules and regulations made under this section, may appeal to the board in writing within 10 days after such ruling and the board shall hear and decide such appeal, subject to chapter 30A relative to adjudicatory proceedings. Such decision shall be final and binding upon all parties in interest.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 248 - Sheet Metal Workers; Notice for Non-Resolution of Violation

Section 248. If in the opinion of an inspector of buildings or other official, the holder of a license or certificate violates any law or rule or regulation relative to sheet metal work and has not resolved the violation to the satisfaction of the inspector, the inspector or other official shall give notice thereof to the board.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 249 - Sheet Metal Workers; Permit From Local Inspector of Buildings

Section 249. No person shall install sheet metal work without first obtaining a permit from the local inspector of buildings or other official. The permit shall be obtained by mailing or delivering a permit application form approved by the board to the inspector or other official. A person failing to obtain the permit shall be punished by a fine to be determined by the board. This section shall be enforced by inspectors of buildings or other officials designated by the local building authority and the board. Nothing in this section shall affect, restrict, diminish or limit any other penalty or remedy provided by law, nor shall any enforcement action taken by a local inspector or other official limit the board from taking any action within the scope of its jurisdiction.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 250 - Sheet Metal Workers; License Renewal Cycle and Period

Section 250. The commissioner of the division of occupational licensure shall determine the renewal cycle and renewal period for all licenses issued by the board. Persons licensed in accordance with these sections shall apply to the board for renewal of their licenses on or before the expiration date, as determined by the commissioner, unless such license was earlier revoked, suspended or canceled as a result of a disciplinary proceeding instituted pursuant to this chapter. Applications for renewal shall be made on forms approved by the board and accompanied by payment of a renewal fee, as determined by the secretary of administration pursuant to section 3B of chapter 7. All licensing and application fees and civil administrative penalties collected pursuant to sections 237 to 250, inclusive, of chapter 112, shall be deposited into the trust fund established in section 35V of chapter 10.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 251 - Sheet Metal Workers; Rules Governing Property Owned by Commonwealth

Section 251. The board shall adopt rules relative to the construction, alteration, repair and inspection of all sheet metal work on property and buildings owned, used or constructed by the commonwealth and in property and buildings owned, used or constructed by a public instrumentality of the commonwealth which is not subject to the supervision and control of either the legislative, executive or judicial departments. Such instrumentalities shall include, but not be limited to, the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, and all plans for sheet metal work in such buildings shall be subject to the approval of the board.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 252 - Definitions Applicable to Secs. 252 to 258

Section 252. As used in sections 252 to 258, inclusive, the following words, shall unless the context requires otherwise, have the following meanings:—
''ABGC'', the American Board of Genetic Counseling, a national agency for certification and recertification of genetic counselors or its successor agency.
''ABMG'', American Board of Medical Genetics, a national agency for certification and recertification of genetic counselors, MD geneticists and PhD geneticists or its successor agency.
''Board'', the board of registration of genetic counselors.
''General supervision'', a supervisor, whether a licensed genetic counselor or MD, who has the overall responsibility to assess the work of the supervisee, whether a provisional or fully-licensed genetic counselor, including regular meetings and chart review; provided, however, that an annual supervision contract signed by the supervisor and supervisee shall be on file with both parties.
''Licensed genetic counselor'', a person licensed under section 105 of chapter 13 to engage in the practice of genetic counseling.
''Practice of genetic counseling'', a communication process, conducted by 1 or more appropriately trained individuals, that may include:
(a) estimating the likelihood of occurrence or recurrence of a birth defect or of any potentially inherited or genetically influenced condition. This assessment may involve:
(1) obtaining and analyzing a complete health history of the person and family;
(2) reviewing pertinent medical records;
(3) evaluating the risks from exposure to possible mutagens or teratogens; and
(4) recommending genetic testing or other evaluations to diagnose a condition or determine the carrier status of 1 or more family members;
(b) helping the individual, family, health care provider or public to:
(1) appreciate the medical, psychological and social implications of a disorder, including its features, variability, usual course and management options;
(2) learn how genetic factors contribute to the disorder and affect the chance for recurrence of the condition in other family members;
(3) understand available options for coping with, preventing or reducing the chance of occurrence or recurrence of a condition;
(4) select the most appropriate, accurate and cost-effective methods of diagnosis; and
(5) understand genetic or prenatal tests, coordinate testing for inherited disorders, and interpret complex genetic test results; and
(c) facilitating an individual's or family's:
(1) exploration of the perception of risk and burden associated with the disorder;
(2) decision-making regarding testing or medical interventions consistent with their beliefs, goals, needs, resources, culture and ethical or moral views; and
(3) adjustment and adaptation to the condition or their genetic risk by addressing needs for psychological, social and medical support.
''Provisional licensed genetic counselor'', a person with a provisional license issued under section 255.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 253 - Genetic Counselors; License Applications; Fee; Proof of Age, Moral Character, and Educational and Professional Requirements

Section 253. An application for original license, license renewal or for the licensing examination shall be made on forms approved by the board and accompanied by the appropriate fee. The fee for original licenses and renewals shall be determined by the secretary of administration and finance. An applicant for original license shall be sworn and shall furnish satisfactory proof that he is at least 18 years old, of good moral character and has met the educational and professional experience requirements prerequisite to sitting for the licensing examination.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 254 - Education and Experience Requirements for Genetic Counselor Applicants

Section 254. An applicant for registration as a genetic counselor shall have:
(a) successfully completed a genetic counseling education program approved by the board; provided, however, that the program shall meet the educational standards established by the ABGC or its successor; and provided further that the board shall require continuing education as a condition for license renewals;
(b) earned a masters degree from a genetic counseling training program that is accredited by the ABGC or an equivalent as determined by the ABGC, or a doctoral degree from a medical genetics training program that is accredited by the ABMG or an equivalent as determined by the ABMG;
(c) completed such experience as may be required by the board.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 255 - Practice as Provisional Licensed Genetic Counselor; Expiration; Extension; Supervision by Professional Licensed Genetic Counselor

Section 255. A person who meets the qualifications to be admitted to the examination for licensure as a genetic counselor may, between the date of filing an application for licensure and the announcement of the results of the next succeeding examination, practice as a provisional licensed genetic counselor upon filing an approved application with the board and payment of a fee to be determined by the secretary of administration and finance. The board may grant a provisional license to a person who successfully completes a genetic counseling education program approved by the board and is qualified to be admitted to the examination. Such license shall be valid for 2 years from the date of its issue and may be renewed for an additional 2 years if an applicant fails the first sitting of the ABGC or ABMG certification exam. Such provisional license shall expire automatically upon the earliest of the following:
(a) issuance of a full license;
(b) 30 days after the applicant fails to pass the complete examination; or
(c) the date printed on the temporary license.
An application for extension shall be signed by a supervising licensed genetic counselor. A provisional licensed genetic counselor shall be under the general supervision of a licensed genetic counselor or a licensed physician with current ABMG certification in clinical genetics at all times during which the provisional licensed genetic counselor performs clinical genetic counseling. The board shall adopt rules governing such supervision and direction which may not require the immediate physical presence of the supervising licensed genetic counselor.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 256 - Examinations for Certification as Genetic Counselors and as ph.d. Medical Geneticists

Section 256. (a) The board shall examine applicants for certification as genetic counselors at such times and places as it may determine. The examination shall meet the standards established by the ABGC. The examination shall test an applicant's knowledge of basic and clinical sciences as they relate to genetic counseling theory and practice and other subjects as the board may deem useful to determine the applicant's fitness to act as a genetic counselor. The board may utilize a national examination that meets the requirements of this section.
(b) The board shall examine applicants for certification as Ph.D. medical geneticists at such times and places as it may determine. The examination shall meet the standards established by the ABMG. The examination shall test an applicant's knowledge of basic and clinical sciences as they relate to genetic counseling theory and practice and other subjects as the board may deem useful to determine the applicant's fitness to act as a genetic counselor. The board may utilize a national examination that meets the requirements of this section.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 257 - Practice of Genetic Counseling by Unlicensed Persons; Exceptions

Section 257. No person shall hold himself out as a genetic counselor unless he is licensed in accordance with section 255 or under section 105 of chapter 13. No person who is not so licensed may use in connection with his name or place of business, the title ''genetic counselor'', ''licensed genetic counselor'', ''gene counselor'', ''genetic consultant'', ''genetic associate'' or any words, letters, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying a person holds a genetic counseling license. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent or restrict the practice, service or activities of:
(a) any person licensed, certified, or registered in the commonwealth, by any other statute other than as a genetic counselor from engaging in activities within the scope of practice of the profession or occupation for which he is licensed provided that he does not represent to the public, directly or indirectly, that he is licensed under section 255 or under section 105 of chapter 13, and that he does not use any name, title or designation indicating that the person is licensed under those sections;
(b) any person employed as a genetic counselor by the federal government or an agency thereof if such person provides genetic counseling services solely under the direction and control of the organization by which he is employed;
(c) a student or intern enrolled in an approved genetic counseling education program if genetic counseling services performed by the student are an integral part of the student's course of study and are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed genetic counselor assigned to supervise the student and who is on duty and available in the assigned patient care area and if the person is designated by a title which clearly indicates his status as a student or intern;
(d) an individual trained as a genetic counselor, who is reapplying for the ABGC certification examination and gathering logbook cases under general supervision in an approved genetic counseling training site;
(e) an individual trained as a Ph.D. medical geneticist who is reapplying for the ABMG certification examination and is gathering logbook cases under a supervisor identified in the training program's ABMG accreditation documents as a member of the training faculty; and
(f) visiting ABGC or ABMG–certified genetic counselors from outside the commonwealth operating as consultants or the use of occasional services of organizations from outside the commonwealth employing ABGC or ABMG–certified genetic counselors.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 258 - Grounds for Denial, Refusal to Renew, Revocation, Suspension or Cancellation of Genetic Counselor License

Section 258. The board may deny or refuse to renew a license or, after a hearing pursuant to section 105 of chapter 13, revoke, suspend or cancel the license or place on probation, reprimand, censure or otherwise discipline a licensee upon proof satisfactory to a majority of the board that the person has:
(a) obtained or attempted to obtain a license by fraud or deception;
(b) been convicted of a felony under state or federal law or committed any other offense involving moral turpitude;
(c) been adjudged mentally ill or incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction;
(d) used illicit drugs or intoxicating liquors to the extent which adversely affects his practice;
(e) engaged in unethical or unprofessional conduct including, but not limited to, willful acts, negligence or incompetence in the course of professional practice;
(f) violated any lawful order, rule or regulation rendered or adopted by the board; or
(g) been refused issuance or been disciplined in connection with a license issued by any other state or country.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 260 - Community Health Workers; Application for Certification; Fee; Additional Requirements; Carrying of Board-Issued Documentation of Certification

Section 260. An application for certification as a community health worker shall be made on forms approved by the board, signed under the penalties of perjury by the person certifying the information contained therein and accompanied by the required fee. The fee for certification shall be determined by the secretary of administration and finance pursuant to section 3B of chapter 7. An applicant for certification as a community health worker shall furnish satisfactory proof that he is at least 18 years old, is of good moral character and has met all the education, training and experience requirements and qualifications as established by the board. Each certificate holder shall carry board-issued documentation of such certification, which shall be presented upon request in connection with practice as a certified community health worker.
Each certificate issued by the board shall be valid for 2 years and, if its holder desires to continue to use the title ''certified community health worker'' or to represent himself in any other way that he is so certified by the board, shall be timely renewed in accordance with procedures established by the board. Each renewal application submitted to the board shall be accompanied by a fee as determined by the secretary of administration and finance pursuant to section 3B of chapter 7.
Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring reimbursement by the public employee plans in chapter 32A, an insurance company under chapter 175, a non-profit hospital corporation service plan as defined in chapter 176A, non-profit medical service plans under chapter 176B or a health maintenance organizations under chapter 176G.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 261 - Unauthorized Use of Certified Community Health Worker Title; Act or Service for Which License by Professional Licensing Board Is Required

Section 261. The title ''certified community health worker'' shall only be used by individuals who have met the requirements and qualifications for certification as a community health worker as established by the board and have been duly certified by the board. The use by any person not so certified of any words, letters, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying a person holds such certification shall be in violation of this section for which the board may issue a cease and desist order and seek additional appropriate legal remedies.
Nothing in this section shall permit a certified community health worker to engage in or perform any act or service for which a license issued by a professional licensing board is required. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent or restrict the practice, service or activities of any person licensed, certified, or registered in the commonwealth under any laws other than board of certification of community health worker laws from engaging in activities within the scope of practice of the profession or occupation for which he is licensed, if he does not represent to the public, directly or indirectly, that he is certified under section 260 and does not use any name, title or designation indicating that the person is certified under said section 260.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 262 - Liability for Complaint Alleging Violation of Law or Board of Certification of Community Health Workers Regulation

Section 262. No person filing a complaint alleging a violation of law or of the regulations of the board, reporting information pursuant to such laws or regulations or assisting the board at its request in any manner in discharging its duties and functions shall be liable in any cause of action arising out of the board's receipt of such information or assistance, if the person making the complaint, or reporting or providing such information or assistance, does so in good faith and without malice.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 264 - Training and Education Relating to Domestic and Sexual Violence as Requirement for Licensure; Duties of Certain Boards

Section 264. The board of registration in medicine, the board of registration in nursing, the board of registration of physician assistants, the board of nursing home administrators, the board of registration of social workers, the board of registration of psychologists and the board of registration of allied mental health and human services professions shall develop and administer standards for licensure, registration or certification pursuant to this chapter, as applicable, and any renewal thereof, that require training and education on the issue of domestic violence and sexual violence, including, but not limited to, the common physiological and psychological symptoms of domestic violence and sexual violence, the physiological and psychological effects of domestic violence and sexual violence on victims, including children who witness such abuse, the challenges of domestic violence and sexual violence victims who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, low-income, minority, immigrant or non-English speaking, availability of rape and sexual assault shelter and support services within the commonwealth. Training shall also address the pathology of offenders including, but not limited to, identifying the system of abusive behaviors used to maintain control, the intentionality of the violence, the tendency to minimize abuse and blame the victim and the risk to the victim created by joint counseling. Each board may work with community-based domestic violence, rape and sexual assault service providers and certified batterer's intervention programs in order to develop the standards required by this section. Each board shall: (i) promulgate rules and regulations establishing the standards required by this section; and (ii) identify programs or courses of study which meet these standards and the promulgated rules or regulations. Each board shall provide a list of the identified programs or courses of study to an applicant for licensure, registration or certification, or renewal thereof.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 265 - Administration of Immunization by Certified Medical Assistant

Section 265. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:—
''Certified medical assistant'', an individual who: (i) has graduated from a post-secondary medical assisting education program accredited by the committee on allied health education and accreditation of the American Medical Association or its successor, the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools or its successor or another certificate program that the commissioner of public health may approve; (ii) is employed in the medical practice of a licensed primary care provider; and (iii) performs basic administrative, clerical, and clinical duties upon the specific authorization and under the direct supervision of a licensed primary care provider.
''Direct supervision'', oversight of a certified medical assistant exercised by a primary care provider who is present in the facility and immediately available to furnish assistance and direction throughout the course of the performance of a delegated procedure; provided, however, that the primary care provider shall not be required to be present in the room when the procedure is performed.
''Primary care provider'', a health care professional qualified to provide general medical care for common health care problems who: (i) supervises, coordinates, prescribes or otherwise provides or proposes health care services; (ii) initiates referrals for specialist care; and (iii) maintains continuity of care within the health care professional's scope of practice.
(b) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, a primary care provider acting within the primary care provider's designated scope of practice may delegate the administration of an immunization of a patient to a certified medical assistant.
(c) The department of public health shall promulgate regulations governing the administration of immunizations by certified medical assistants. Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the licensure of certified medical assistants.
2023 Massachusetts General Laws › Part I - Administration of the Government › Title XVI - Public Health › Chapter 112 - Registration of Certain Professions and Occupations › Section 266 - Definitions Applicable to Secs. 266 to 274

Section 266. For the purposes of this section and sections 267 to 274, inclusive, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
''Approved naturopathic medical college'', a college or program granting the degree of doctor of naturopathic medicine or doctor of naturopathy that is approved by the board and which is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or such other college or program as may be approved by the board; provided, however, that the naturopathic doctoral program shall be further accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education or its successor.
''Board'', the board of registration in naturopathy established in section 109 of chapter 13.
''Homeopathic preparations'', medicines prepared according to the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States.
''Naturopathic doctor'', a person who is licensed by the board to practice naturopathic health care pursuant to this chapter.
''Naturopathic health care'', a system of health care practices for the prevention, evaluation and treatment of illnesses, injuries and conditions of the human body through the use of education, nutrition, natural medicines and therapies and other modalities which are designed to support, stimulate or supplement the human body's own natural self-healing processes.
''Naturopathic manipulative therapy'', the manually-administered mechanical treatment of body structures or tissues in accordance with naturopathic principles to restore the normal physiological function of the human body.
''Naturopathic physical medicine'', the therapeutic use of the physical agents of air, water, heat, cold, sound, light and the physical modalities of electrotherapy, diathermy, ultraviolet light, hydrotherapy, naturopathic manipulative therapy and therapeutic exercise.
''Person'', an individual; provided, however, that ''person'' shall not include a partnership, corporation, association or business organization.