CHAPTER 112 REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

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Section 1 Duties of director
Section 1A Issuance of license or certificate to engage in business or profession; statement of obligation to report certain injuries of children
Section 2 Registration of physicians; alien applicants; examinations; renewal; required professional malpractice liability insurance; fees
Section 2A Acceptance of certificate in lieu of examination; fee
Section 2B Schools for training medical laboratory technologists; inspection; approval; approving authority
Section 2C Schools for training medical X-ray technicians; approval; inspection; approving authority
Section 3 Examinations
Section 4 Records; annual report
Section 5 Investigation of complaints; remediation program; individual profiles; hearing; disciplinary action; immunity; confidentiality; notice; subpoenas; adjudicatory hearing decisions
Section 5A License restrictions
Section 5B Reports of disciplinary action by professional medical organizations
Section 5C Reports by insurers of malpractice claims or actions; liability
Section 5D Reports of violations by public officers or employees
Section 5E Reports by physicians of settlements or arbitration awards; filing; penalty
Section 5F Reports of violations by health care providers; discrimination; liability of employers; exemption
Section 5G Communication with professional organizations or board; liability; counsel fees and costs
Section 5H Physical or mental examination; court order; report
Section 5I Surgical and other procedures; report of data regarding results
Section 5J Annual report to special commission on medical malpractice
Section 5K Prioritization of investigations; rules and regulations
Section 5L Standards for physicians who read and interpret mammography
Section 5M Regulations; physician investments
Section 6 Penalties
Section 7 Application of Secs. 2 to 6 and Sec. 8
Section 8 Recording of certificate of registration by city or town clerk; fee; records
Section 8A Use of term “physician” in title, advertisement, etc.; penalties
Section 9 Limited registration; fees; qualifications; revocation
Section 9A Medical students; limited practice of medicine under supervision
Section 9B Temporary registration of qualified physician
Section 9C Definitions
Section 9D Application of Secs. 9C to 9K
Section 9E Physician assistants; medical services; supervision; legal responsibility
Section 9F Duties; board of registration of physician assistants
Section 9G Records of registered persons and programs; report
Section 9H Investigative and disciplinary powers
Section 9I Registration; applications; requirements
Section 9J Unauthorized use of title of physician assistant; fraud
Section 9K Approval of education and training programs
Section 10 Application of medicine and its practice to osteopathy and its practice
Section 11 Prohibition of certain acts by osteopaths
Section 12 Disclosure of information relative to venereal disease by registered physician
Section 12A Report of treatment of wounds, burns and other injuries; penalty
Section 12A1/2 Reporting treatment of victim of rape or sexual assault; penalty
Section 12AA Referral for physical therapy; ownership interest; disclosure
Section 12B Emergency care of injured persons; exemption from civil liability
Section 12BB Lead poisoning screening
Section 12C Immunity of physician or nurse
Section 12CC Health care providers; inspection of records
Section 12D Prescriptions of interchangeable drug products; notification of substitute for narrow therapeutic index immunosuppressant drug for treatment of organ or tissue transplant
Section 12DD Administration of long-term antibiotic therapy upon diagnosis of Lyme disease
Section 12E Drug dependent minors; consent to medical care; liability for payment; records
Section 12F Emergency treatment of minors
Section 12G Disclosure of information by physicians and other medical providers
Section 12H Prescriptions on hospital or clinic blanks; printing of physician’s name required
Section 12I Abortion or sterilization procedures; refusal of hospital or health facility staff members or employees to participate
Section 12J Experimentation on human fetuses prohibited; medical procedures authorized; consent; approval; civil and criminal liability and proceedings; severability
Section 12K Definitions applicable to Secs. 12L to 12U
Section 12L Abortion; pregnancy existing for less than 24 weeks
Section 12M Abortion; pregnancy existing for 24 weeks or more
Section 12N Violation of Sec. 12L or 12N; punishment
Section 12O Abortion performed pursuant to Sec. 12M; protection of unborn child
Section 12P Abortion performed pursuant to Sec. 12M; preservation of life and health of child
Section 12Q Restrictions on abortions performed under Sec. 12L or 12M; emergency excepted
Section 12R Written statement of reasons for abortion as required by Sec. 12M; tests on pregnant patients prior to abortions; report to commissioner, contents; filing; statistical tables, annual repo
Section 12S Consent to abortion; form; persons less than eighteen years of age
Section 12T Violations of Secs. 12O to 12R; punishment
Section 12U Enjoining performance of abortion
Section 12V Exemption of certain individuals rendering emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation from civil liability
Section 12V1/2 Definitions
Section 12W Sterilization; physician to have written consent before performing surgical or medical procedure
Section 12X Restrictive covenants upon physicians rendered unenforceable
Section 12Y Medicare assignment policy; posting
Section 12Z Reports of dog bites
Section 13 Podiatry; definition; application of Secs. 13 to 23
Section 14 Practice of podiatry; holding out as a registered podiatrist
Section 15 Preparation and distribution of forms for applications for registration; examinations
Section 16 Registration of podiatrists; application; fees; examinations and reexaminations; certificate; registration without examination; revocation; approval of schools
Section 16A Limited registration of podiatrists
Section 16B Students of podiatric medicine; limited practice
Section 16C Temporary registration of podiatrists
Section 17 Examinations
Section 17A Records of board; rules and regulations; reports; investigation of complaints
Section 17B Liability of persons filing complaint, reporting or providing information or assisting the board
Section 18 Refusal to issue certificate; revocation
Section 19 Unprofessional conduct; definition; regulation by board
Section 20 Suspension of certificate
Section 21 Recording of certificate of registration by city or town clerk; fee; records
Section 21A Prescriptions on hospital or clinic blanks; printing of podiatrist’s name required
Section 22 Penalties
Section 23 Repealed, 1937, 425, Sec. 13
Section 23A Definitions
Section 23AA Unauthorized practice of respiratory care
Section 23B Examinations; applications for licensure; fees; renewal of license
Section 23BB Voluntary emergency care or treatment; liability
Section 23C Practice upon filing of license application
Section 23D Licensing of persons registered or licensed in other states, territories, etc.; fees
Section 23E Construction
Section 23F Athletic trainers; qualifications
Section 23G Occupational therapists; qualifications
Section 23H Occupational therapy assistant; qualifications
Section 23I Physical therapist; qualifications
Section 23J Physical therapist assistants; qualifications
Section 23K Revocation, suspension, etc. of licensee
Section 23L Practice of medicine or other form of healing
Section 23M Rules and regulations; record of proceedings; roster of licensees
Section 23M1/2 Practice settings of licensees; regulations
Section 23N Athletic trainers; necessity for licensure
Section 23O Occupational therapists or assistants; necessity for licensure; use of letters, abbreviations, etc.
Section 23P Physical therapists or assistants; necessity for licensure; use of letters, abbreviations, etc.
Section 23P1/2 Physical therapist; disclosure of referring physician’s ownership interest
Section 23Q Citation
Section 23R Definitions
Section 23S Examination of candidates; application for license; renewal of license
Section 23T Supervised practice pending examination results
Section 23U Licensing without examination
Section 23V Exclusion of other professions or occupations from application of licensing or registration requirements
Section 23W Qualifications; examination
Section 23X Revocation or suspension of licenses
Section 23Y Unauthorized practice of medicine
Section 23Z Rules and regulations; roster of licensees
Section 24 Registration of pharmacists; examination; fees
Section 24A Records; expiration of registrations; renewals; reinstatement; fees
Section 24B Standards for schools of pharmacy; certificates of approval; courses
Section 24B1/2 Pharmacist collaborative practice agreements; collaborative drug therapy management
Section 24B3/4 Implementation of collaborative drug therapy management; rules and regulations
Section 24C Pharmacy technicians; registration
Section 24D Complaints relating to pharmacy technicians; investigation; discipline
Section 24E Person acting as pharmacy technician without being registered; misdemeanor; punishment
Section 24F Change of address; written notification
Section 25 Records; annual reports
Section 26 Display of certificate
Section 27 Complaint; notice; hearing
Section 28 Decision of board of registration in pharmacy; effect
Section 29 Suspension of certificate of registration
Section 30 Unlawful dispensing of controlled substances; penalties; clerical and ministerial supportive services excepted
Section 31 Repealed, 1983, 282, Sec. 2
Section 32 Investigation of complaints
Section 33 Access to documents
Section 34 Certificate of conviction of pharmacist; notification of board
Section 35 Repealed, 1974, 326, Sec. 2
Section 36 Continuance of business of deceased or incapacitated registered pharmacists
Section 36A Licensing of sale, distribution and delivery of drugs or medicines
Section 36B Licenses; fees; renewals
Section 36C Use of words “wholesale druggist”; inspection and investigation of wholesale dealers; reports of violations; complaints
Section 36D Penalties
Section 37 Drug business; definition
Section 38 Transaction of retail drug business; registration; permit; display of permit
Section 39 Registration; permits; fees; rendering of final decision
Section 39A Restricted pharmacies; registration
Section 39B Nuclear pharmacies
Section 39C Long-term care pharmacy and home fusionist pharmacy
Section 39D Reporting of improper dispensing of prescription drugs
Section 39E Repealed, 2008, 451, Sec. 71
Section 40 Suspension or revocation of registration and permit; notice; hearing
Section 41 Penalty
Section 41A Patent and proprietary medicines; non-controlled substances; exemption from regulation
Section 42 Authorization of expenditures
Section 42A Rules and regulations; suspension or revocation of license or permit; hearing
Section 43 Powers and duties of board of registration of dentistry; records; annual reports
Section 43A Definitions
Section 44 Notification of board of office address; fees, default; lists; display of name
Section 45 Registration of dentists; applications; examinations and re-examinations; fees; certificate; alien applicants
Section 45A Limited registration; renewal; revocation
Section 46 Reputable dental college; definition
Section 46A Reexamination for competency
Section 47 Examination
Section 48 Reciprocity certificate; fee
Section 49 Operation of dental office under name of owner; exception
Section 50 Practicing dentistry; definition; identification of removable dental prosthesis
Section 50A Prescriptions on hospital or clinic blanks; printing of dentist’s name required
Section 51 Dental hygienists
Section 511/2 Registration of dental assistants
Section 51A Continuing education; rules and regulations
Section 52 Penalties
Section 52A Illegal advertising; dental referral service disclosure
Section 52B Conviction for illegal advertising; revocation or suspension of registration
Section 52C Illegal advertisement by persons engaged in dental business relating to dentures and bridges
Section 52D Suspension, revocation or cancellation of certificate, registration, license or authority
Section 52E Repeated irregularities in billing third party payers; disciplinary proceedings
Section 52F Suspension of or refusal to renew registrant’s license; hearing
Section 52G Persons filing complaint or providing information to board; liability
Section 53 Application of Secs. 43 to 52; treatment by registered physician or registered dentist from another state
Section 54 Board; power to make by-laws and rules; quorum
Section 54A Definitions applicable to Secs. 54 to 60
Section 55 Registration of veterinarians; examinations; certificate; fees; renewal of licenses; revocation
Section 55A Graduates of non-approved schools; waiver of requirements; rules and regulations
Section 56 Examinations
Section 56A Temporary permits; revocation
Section 56B Prescriptions on hospital or clinic blanks; printing of veterinarian’s name required
Section 56C Out-of-state veterinarians; examination; registration; reciprocity
Section 56D Schools of veterinary medicine; institutional license
Section 56E Veterinary students; clinical training; licensing exemption
Section 57 Register; annual reports; investigation of complaints
Section 58 Practicing veterinary medicine; definition
Section 58A Emergency care to animals; exemption from civil liability
Section 58B Reports of suspected acts of cruelty to animals; veterinarians; immunity from liability
Section 59 Illegal practice of veterinary medicine; penalty; powers of board; causes for revocation of license
Section 59A Disposal of abandoned animals; notice
Section 60 Application of Secs. 54 to 59; emergency advice or service
Section 60A Definitions
Section 60B Application for registration as architect; fees; examinations
Section 60C Submission of evidence of education and experience; examinations; exemption from written examination; rules and regulations
Section 60D Renewals of certificates of registration; fee
Section 60E Display of certificate of registration; issuance of duplicate certificates; fee
Section 60F Seal of registered architect
Section 60G Revocation, suspension or annulment of certificate; disciplining of registrant; grounds
Section 60H Charges against architect; hearing; notice; revocation, suspension or annulment of certificate; notice to secretary of state; re-issue of certificate
Section 60I Certificate of registration; prima facie evidence
Section 60J Roster of registered architects
Section 60K Practice of architecture; use of titles; display of signs and other advertising matter
Section 60L Services in practice of architecture; plans and specifications; registered professional engineer; employees; landscape architects; partnership or corporation; non-resident architects
Section 60M Determination of services as practice of architecture; finality; fraud
Section 60N Certificate of registration as architect emeritus
Section 60O Enforcement by board; attorney general; duties
Section 60P Punishment for violations
Section 61 Suspension, revocation or cancellation of certificate, registration, license or authority by boards; disciplinary measures; sanctions; student loan defaulters; review
Section 62 Hearings
Section 63 Pendency of action before criminal court; delay; pendency of charge before board; continuance
Section 64 Review by supreme judicial court of suspension, revocation or cancellation order; decree; standards of review by other courts
Section 65 Practice during suspension, revocation or cancellation; civil administrative penalties; notice; expiration and renewal of license; court orders
Section 65A Unlicensed practice of trade; penalties
Section 65B Board authority to suspend or refuse to renew license; hearing; judicial review
Section 65C Investigative conference meetings; access to meeting records
Section 65D Assessed penalties; allocation of funds
Section 65E Reporting requirement
Section 66 Practice of optometry; definition
Section 66A Diagnostic pharmaceutical agents; utilization
Section 66B Therapeutic pharmaceutical agents; utilization; prescriptions
Section 67 Board of registration; records; inspection; rules and regulations; reports
Section 68 Registration of optometrists; examinations; fees; certificate; exemption from written examination
Section 68A Examination for use of diagnostic pharmaceutical agents
Section 68B Examination for use of therapeutic pharmaceutical agents
Section 69 Annual license fees; revocation of certificate; renewal of registration, educational requirement
Section 70 Recording of certificate of registration by city or town clerk; fees; display of certificate
Section 71 Refusal to grant certificate; revocation or suspension; hearing; notice; renewal
Section 72 Name of optometric practice
Section 72A Unlawful practice of optometry; violation of rules and regulations; penalties
Section 73 Application of Secs. 66 to 72A
Section 73A Advertising restrictions; violations; penalties
Section 73B Practice of optometry on premises selling eyeglasses, lenses or frames; unauthorized receipt of fees from practice of optometry
Section 73C Dispensing optician; definition
Section 73D Licensing of dispensing opticians
Section 73E Applications for registration; examinations; licenses; fees; exemption from written examination
Section 73F Records of board; annual reports; rules and regulations
Section 73G License fees
Section 73H Refusal to grant license; suspension; revocation; hearing; notice
Section 73I Illegal practice
Section 73J Application of Secs. 73C to 73L to registered physicians or optometrists
Section 73K Certification as apprentice; application; fee; certificate; powers of apprentice
Section 73L Revocation of order of suspension; granting of new licenses; hearing
Section 73M Sellers of ready-to-wear magnifying spectacles or eyeglasses; applicability of law
Section 74 Registration of nurses; examinations; fees; certificate; rules and regulations
Section 74A Registration of practical nurses; examinations and re-examinations; certificate; fees; cancellation of certificate; rules and regulations
Section 74B Repealed, 1967, 195, Sec. 1
Section 74C Advisory council on continuing education; membership; appointment
Section 74D Contracts or agreements; restrictive covenants
Section 75 Examinations
Section 76 Reciprocity registration; fee
Section 76A Nurses registered in other jurisdictions; temporary registration
Section 76B Canadian nurse licensure; reciprocity
Section 77 Investigation of complaints; national data reporting systems
Section 78 Records; inspection; annual report
Section 79 Rules and regulations
Section 80 Violations of provisions relating to professional nursing
Section 80A Violations of provisions relating to practical nursing
Section 80B Nursing practice; advanced practice; licensed practical nurses
Section 80C Nurse-midwife; designation; functions
Section 80D Nurse-midwifery advisory committee
Section 80E Nurse practitioners or psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists; power to order therapeutics and tests; issuance of written prescriptions
Section 80F Rehabilitation program; establishment; functions; rehabilitation evaluation committees; program participants
Section 80G Nurse-midwives; power to order tests and therapeutics; issuance of written prescriptions
Section 80H Nurse anesthetist; power to issue prescriptions and order tests and therapeutics
Section 81 Application of Secs. 80 to 80A; government employees
Section 81A Inspection and approval of schools for nurses
Section 81B Approval of schools in other states
Section 81C Rules and regulations relative to nursing schools
Section 81D Definitions
Section 81E Examination of applicants; rules and regulations of board; seal
Section 81F Moneys received by secretary of board; bond
Section 81G Clerical and other assistance
Section 81H Record of board proceedings; register of applications for registration; prima facie evidence; annual report to governor
Section 81I Roster of registered professional engineers and land surveyors
Section 81J Roster of registered professional engineers and professional land surveyors
Section 81K Form and content of application for registration; fees
Section 81L Time and place of examination; scope; methods of procedure; re-examinations
Section 81M Certificate of registration; prima facie evidence; seal of registrant
Section 81N Expiration of certificates; notice; renewal; fee; reinstatement
Section 81O Repealed, 1970, 707, Sec. 11
Section 81P Reprimand and suspension of registration; revocation; charges; hearing
Section 81Q Reissuance of certificate after revocation; duplicate certificates; fee
Section 81R Construction
Section 81S Appeal from action of board
Section 81T Penalties; duties of attorney general
Section 82 Definitions
Section 83 Registration of embalmers, funeral directors and apprentice embalmers; applications; examinations and re-examinations; certificates; fees; renewals; apprenticeship; advertising; funeral d
Section 84 Issuance and renewal of certificates; fees; expiration of registration; refusal to issue or renew; suspension or revocation
Section 84A Violations; investigation by board; hearing; notice; review of decision
Section 84B Itemized list of funeral costs
Section 84C Requirement that funeral directors make organ donation information available
Section 85 Rules and regulations; enforcement; records; inspection; annual reports; investigations; lists
Section 85A Reciprocal agreements with other states
Section 86 Display of certificates
Section 87 Unlawful embalming; engaging in business of funeral directing without registration; penalty
Section 87A Definitions
Section 87A.5 Board of public accountancy; powers; rules; certificate of certified public accountant
Section 87A3/4 Individuals or firms practicing public accountancy; liability for damages in civil actions involving claim or defense of fraud
Section 87AA Operation of registered shops; fee; employment of unregistered persons; change of location; shops in state institutions; supervisors
Section 87AAA Complaints; investigation by board; revocation or suspension of license; grounds; penalties
Section 87AAA1/2 Repealed, 2002, 498, Sec. 3.
Section 87AAA3/4 Real Estate Brokers and Salesmen
Section 87AAAA, 87BBBB Repealed, 1983, 606, Secs. 5, 6
Section 87B Licenses; individuals
Section 87B.5 Licenses; firms
Section 87BB Registration of schools; licensing, examination and registration of instructors, assistant instructors and junior assistant instructors; rules and regulations
Section 87BBB Investigations and hearings by board; powers; decisions; appeals; costs
Section 87C Renewal of licenses; registration of public accountants
Section 87C.5 Revocation or suspension of certificate or license; discipline; investigations; complaint; hearing; order; judicial review; modification of order
Section 87CC Rules and regulations; certificate of physician; fees; expiration of certificates
Section 87CCC Violations; punishment
Section 87CCCC Application; qualifications; examination; certificate; renewal; fees; temporary emergency certification
Section 87D Nonlicensed persons or firms; restrictions; titles; use; misleading names or designations; certificates or licenses granted in foreign countries
Section 87D1/2 Injunctions or restraining orders to prohibit unauthorized practices; criminal proceedings
Section 87DD Entry into shops or schools; inspection; complaints; investigation
Section 87DDD Exemption from provisions
Section 87DDD1/2 Persons finding dwelling accommodations for fee
Section 87DDDD Operation of drinking water supply facilities; necessity of certification; penalty; jurisdiction
Section 87E Records incidental to rendering services; confidential information
Section 87E1/2 Reviewer disclosure of materials relating to quality reviews; liability
Section 87EE Suspension or cancellation of registration; hearing; notice
Section 87EEE Definitions
Section 87F Definitions
Section 87FF Re-registration; revocation of suspension
Section 87FFF Practice of electrolysis; license; penalties
Section 87G Examinations; records; register of applicants; inspection; annual report
Section 87GG Expiration of registration; renewal fees; practical examination; temporary license
Section 87GGG Application for registration; qualifications; examinations; fees; renewal of license
Section 87H Registration of barbers; qualifications; examinations and reexaminations; certificates; fees; renewals; barber shops; inspection; suspension; revocation
Section 87HH Appeal
Section 87HHH Licenses; recording; display; place of business
Section 87I Apprentices and students; report of instructor; examinations and reexaminations; registration; fees; renewal; permit
Section 87II Penalty
Section 87III Revocation of licenses
Section 87J Card or insignia; display; renewal; failure to renew
Section 87JJ Application of Secs. 87T to 87II
Section 87JJJ Appeal from revocation of license
Section 87K Rules and regulations; inspections; quarantine
Section 87KK Time and place of examination; notice; fee; re-registration
Section 87KKK Regulation of advertisement
Section 87L Suspension of certificate; charges; notice; hearing; issuance of new certificate
Section 87LL Definitions
Section 87LLL Electrolysis schools; inspection; licensing; standards; revocation of licenses; appeal; licensing of instructors
Section 87M Hearings
Section 87MM Registration of sanitarians; application; certificate; expiration; fee
Section 87MMM Rules and regulations; publication
Section 87N Appeal to superior court
Section 87NN Qualifications of applicants; temporary certificates of registration; examinations
Section 87NNN Penalties
Section 87O Fees; payment and disposition
Section 87OO Titles; Registered Sanitarian; letters R.S.; use
Section 87OOO Licensing without examination
Section 87P Barber schools or colleges; permit to operate; bond; course of study; instructors; examination; certificate
Section 87PP Definitions
Section 87PPP Definitions
Section 87Q Repealed, 1963, 510, Sec. 2
Section 87QQ Applicability of sections; exemption
Section 87QQQ Applicability of sections; exemption
Section 87R Penalties
Section 87RR License; completion of transactions; fee or commission; action for compensation
Section 87RRR Radio and television technician; license; learner’s permit; rules and regulations
Section 87S Application of Secs. 87F to 87R
Section 87SS Applicants for license; requisites; attorney at law; examinations; rules and regulations
Section 87SSS License; pre-requisites; examination; competence; veterans’ credit; duration
Section 87T Definitions
Section 87TT Application for licenses; forms; fees; evidence of applicant; bonds; action on bond; temporary license
Section 87TTT Application for license; qualifications of applicant
Section 87U Registration of students; practice upon paying customers
Section 87UU Corporations, societies, associations or partnerships; application for broker’s license
Section 87UUU Fees
Section 87V Registration of student as operator; examination; practice under supervision; holders of certificate or diploma from skin care school
Section 87VV Licensed salesmen; restrictions; notices
Section 87VVV Penalty
Section 87W Registration of operator as hairdresser or aesthetician; examination; registration of demonstrators; fees; place of demonstrations
Section 87WW Non-residents; licensed broker or salesman; power of attorney; service of process
Section 87WWW Definitions
Section 87X Registration of manicurists; examinations; fees; renewal of registration
Section 87XX Issuance of license; term; renewal licenses; records by board
Section 87XX1/2 Continuing education; certification of course completion
Section 87XXX Application; certification
Section 87Y Examinations; time for holding
Section 87YY Place of business; display of license; notice; change of business location
Section 87YY1/2 First signing of purchase agreement; distribution of home inspection brochure; prohibition of specific recommendations; exception
Section 87YYY Qualifications; temporary certification
Section 87Z Reciprocity registration; fees; temporary license
Section 87ZZ Fee; purposes; advance payments
Section 87ZZZ Title: Certified Health Officer or C.H.O.
Section 88 Issuance of certified statements and duplicate certificates of registration
Section 89 Definitions
Section 90 Rules and regulations; records; reports
Section 91 Application for certificate; filing; fees; qualifications of applicant
Section 92 Licensees of other states; registration
Section 93 Refusal to grant certificate; revocation
Section 94 Examinations; registration; certificate; display
Section 94A Chiropractic facilities; licensing; exception
Section 95 Unauthorized practice or impersonation; penalty
Section 96 Address; notification to board; license fee; license renewal certificate; change of address; suspension of authority; list of chiropractors
Section 97 Rendition of services; advertisement
Section 98 Definitions
Section 99 Certificate of registration; necessity; display
Section 100 Seal
Section 101 Qualifications of applicants; practice by associations
Section 102 Examinations; rules and regulations
Section 103 Fees
Section 104 Foreign architects; certification; reciprocity
Section 105 Repealed, 1972, 283
Section 106 Suspension or revocation of certificate; reissuance
Section 107 Unlawful conduct; penalties
Section 108 Definitions
Section 109 Supervision of nursing homes; necessity of licensed administrator; evidence of eligibility for examination
Section 110 Internship; evidence of training
Section 111 Application; qualifications and examination; certificate of licensure; renewal; fees
Section 112 Transferability and validity of license; review of denial of issuance or renewal; supervision or revocation of license
Section 113 License without examination to licensees of other jurisdictions
Section 114 Record of proceedings; register of applicants; status as evidence
Section 115 Duties and responsibilities of board
Section 116 Acting as administrator without license; penalties
Section 117 Effect of Sec. 116 on employees and subordinates
Section 118 Definitions
Section 119 Application; contents and requirements
Section 120 Examination of applicants; health service provider certification
Section 121 Issuance of license without examination
Section 122 Unauthorized practice or use of title; punishment
Section 123 Penalties; exemptions
Section 124 Temporary licenses
Section 125 Exclusion of other professions or occupations from applications of licensing or registration requirements
Section 126 Fees
Section 127 Term of license; renewal
Section 128 Investigations; revocation, suspension, or cancellation of license; notice, hearing, order, review
Section 129 Reinstatement of license
Section 129A Confidential communications
Section 129B Contractual restrictions on right to practice
Section 130 Definitions
Section 131 Application; requirements; exemption from examination and experience
Section 132 Examination of applicants; re-examination; issuance of license without examination
Section 133 Unauthorized practice; punishment
Section 134 Practice of social work by certain parties
Section 135 Definitions
Section 135A Confidential communications; exceptions
Section 135B Confidential communications; testimonial privilege
Section 135C Restriction of right to practice after termination of partnership, employment or professional relationship void
Section 136 Licenses; effective date; expiration; renewal; continuing education requirements, waiver
Section 137 Licenses; board’s refusal to renew; revocation; suspension; notice; hearing; enforcement by injunction; reinstatement
Section 138 Definitions
Section 139 Examination and qualification of applicants; complaints; list of licensees
Section 140 Application; fee
Section 141 Nonresidents; licenses; fees
Section 142 Certificate of licensure; issuance
Section 143 License renewal; fee
Section 144 Qualifications for license
Section 144A Certification requirements
Section 145 Activities and services of certain parties
Section 146 Unauthorized practice
Section 147 Fines and penalties; false oath or affirmation; fraudulent representation
Section 148 Definitions
Section 149 Committee on acupuncture
Section 150 Adoption of rules; register of licensed acupuncturists; meetings; compensation
Section 151 Application for license
Section 152 Eligibility for registration and licensure
Section 153 Reciprocal licensing
Section 154 Examinations
Section 155 Registration and licensure; certificate of registration
Section 156 Renewal of licenses
Section 157 Internship programs
Section 158 Revocation, suspension, or cancellation of licenses; liability of complainants
Section 159 Enforcement; penalties; injunctions
Section 160 Unauthorized practice or impersonation; penalty
Section 161 Repealed, 1998, 114, Sec. 2
Section 162 Federally employed acupuncturists; treatment by physical therapists
Section 163 Definitions
Section 164 Advertisement or engagement in practice of licensed profession; license requirement; exemptions
Section 165 Marriage and family therapists, rehabilitation counselors, mental health counselors, educational psychologists; licenses; qualifications
Section 166 Examinations; issuance of licenses without examinations
Section 167 Temporary permits
Section 168 License fees; renewals
Section 169 Denial, revocation or suspension of licenses
Section 170 Board hearings; subpoena powers
Section 171 Penalties
Section 172 Confidential communications; waiver
Section 172A Privilege against disclosures in court, legislative or administrative proceedings; exercise or waiver of privilege by guardian; scope of privilege
Section 173 Definitions applicable to Secs. 173 to 195
Section 174 Real estate appraiser titles; certification or licensing; opinions
Section 175 Powers and duties of board of real estate appraisers
Section 176 Charging and collection of fees by board of real estate appraisers
Section 177 Application for original or renewal certification and licensing and examination; forms
Section 178 Classification of real estate appraisers; applications
Section 179 Examinations for original certification; requirements
Section 180 Prerequisites for examination; transitional licenses; trainees; discrimination
Section 181 Three year term for certificate or license; trainees
Section 182 Nonresident applicants for certification or licensing
Section 183 Applicants certified or licensed out of state
Section 184 Renewal certificate or license; continuing education requirements; late renewal fee
Section 185 Business addresses; written notification of change; residence addresses
Section 186 Certificate or license number
Section 187 Appraiser titles; corporations, partnerships, firms or groups
Section 188 Continuing education; regulations; certificate or license revocation
Section 189 Acts or omissions warranting suspension or revocation of rights of applicants or certified or licensed appraisers
Section 190 Hearings; powers of board; disciplinary decisions; review of questions of law
Section 191 Appraisers employed as disinterested third parties or employed to provide specialized services
Section 192 Contingent appraisal assignments; contingent specialized services fees
Section 193 Retention of appraisal contracts for five years; reports and supporting data; litigation; records inspection
Section 194 Acting as state certified appraiser without obtaining certificate; violations of provisions of this chapter; penalties
Section 195 Actions for fees brought by uncertified and unlicensed appraisers
Section 196 Definitions
Section 197 Hearing instrument specialists; licensure
Section 197A Hearing instrument specialists licensed out of state
Section 198 Apprentice hearing instrument specialists
Section 199 Rules of professional competence and conduct; revocation or suspension of licenses
Section 200 Violations of Secs. 197 to 200; punishment
Section 201 Definitions
Section 202 Board of registration of dietitians/nutritionists; powers and duties
Section 203 Application for original license, renewal or examination; educational and professional experience requirements
Section 204 License examination; time limitation for license application
Section 205 Discipline powers of the board; enforcement of order
Section 206 Authorized activities for nonlicensed dietitians/nutritionists
Section 207 License renewal biennially; continuing education; proof of compliance
Section 208 Authority for recognition of licensees from other states
Section 209 Unlicensed practice as dietitian/nutritionist; criminal liability; punishment; restriction of civil actions
Section 210 Notice to board of principal place of business address; other addresses at which engaged in business; residential address; change of address; application for amended license
Section 211 Definitions applicable to Secs. 211 to 219
Section 212 Board of registration of perfusionists; powers and duties
Section 213 License application; renewal; examination
Section 214 Examination application; reexamination; provisional license
Section 215 Revocation, suspension, or cancellation of license; refusal to renew; discipline of licensee
Section 215A Complaints for review of orders of board
Section 216 Authorized activities for nonlicensed perfusionists
Section 217 License without examination; perfusionist applicants licensed in another jurisdiction
Section 218 Limitations on licensed perfusionists
Section 219 Record of board proceedings; roster of licensees and provisional licensees
Section 220 Addresses of licensees
Section 221 Definitions for Secs. 222 to 226
Section 222 Licensure as home inspector; qualifications; license period; renewal; exceptions for other professionals
Section 223 Establishment of home inspection licensure requirements; applicant qualifications
Section 224 Home inspection license applicants licensed in another state
Section 225 Complaints against licensed home inspectors; proof of errors and omissions insurance policy; time limitation; liability
Section 226 Violations of Secs. 222 to 225; fines and penalties; appeal
Section 227 Definitions for Secs. 228 to 235
Section 228 Licensing of massage therapists
Section 229 Application for massage therapist license; renewal
Section 230 Reciprocal licenses for massage therapists from other jurisdictions
Section 231 Requirements for licensing of massage therapists
Section 232 Complaints; unethical or unprofessional conduct; suspension; sanctions
Section 233 Licensing of massage therapy schools
Section 234 Regulations by board; display of license in place of business
Section 235 Advertising by massage therapists
Section 236 [There is no 112:236.]
Section 237 Definitions applicable to Secs. 237 to 251
Section 238 License requirement for masters, journeypersons and apprentices; display of license or certificate; display of designation and number in advertisements
Section 239 Application certification of sheet metal corporation, partnership, LLC, LLP or other such entity
Section 240 Rules for performance of duties; qualifications of applicants for examination
Section 241 License application for apprenticeship; vocational school on-the-job training
Section 242 Examination exemption for certain out-of-state or foreign country masters or journeypersons
Section 243 Fees for licenses
Section 244 Continuing education rules and regulations
Section 245 Investigation of complaints; supervision by division of professional licensure; cease and desist; penalties
Section 246 Penalty for unlicensed practice
Section 247 Rules and regulations for cities and towns; enforcement; appeals
Section 248 Notice for non-resolution of violation
Section 249 Permit from local inspector of buildings
Section 250 License renewal cycle and period
Section 251 Rules governing property owned by commonwealth
Section 252 Definitions for Secs. 252 to 258
Section 253 Genetic counselors; license applications; fee; proof of age, moral character, and educational and professional requirements
Section 254 Education and experience requirements for genetic counselor applicants
Section 255 Practice as provisional licensed genetic counselor; expiration; extension; supervision by professional licensed genetic counselor
Section 256 Examinations for certification as genetic counselors and as Ph.D. medical geneticists
Section 257 Practice of genetic counseling by unlicensed persons; exceptions
Section 258 Grounds for denial, refusal to renew, revocation, suspension or cancellation of genetic counselor license

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CHAPTER 112 REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS